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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.48, 2,132.63 and 915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.48, 2,132.63 and 915.84 is: 1,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.48 : 2,132.63 = 915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.48/2,132.63 = 915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.48x = 2,132.63 × 915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.48x = 1,953,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,146.71/1,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.78

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