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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.54, 2,132.56 and 1,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.54, 2,132.56 and 1,105.37 is: 1,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.54 : 2,132.56 = 1,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.54/2,132.56 = 1,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.54x = 2,132.56 × 1,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.54x = 2,357,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,267.85/1,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.21

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