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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.51, 2,132.91 and 882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.51, 2,132.91 and 882.38 is: 1,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.51 : 2,132.91 = 882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.51/2,132.91 = 882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.51x = 2,132.91 × 882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.51x = 1,882,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,026.46/1,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.74

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