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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.51, 2,318.34 and 887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.51, 2,318.34 and 887.21 is: 1,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.51 : 2,318.34 = 887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.51/2,318.34 = 887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.51x = 2,318.34 × 887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.51x = 2,056,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,854.43/1,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.86

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