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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.53, 2,132.63 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.53, 2,132.63 and 882.34 is: 1,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.53 : 2,132.63 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.53/2,132.63 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.53x = 2,132.63 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.53x = 1,881,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,700.34/1,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.51

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