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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.49, 2,132.82 and 846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.49, 2,132.82 and 846.88 is: 1,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.49 : 2,132.82 = 846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.49/2,132.82 = 846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.49x = 2,132.82 × 846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.49x = 1,806,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,242.60/1,545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.72

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