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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.62, 2,133 and 882.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.62, 2,133 and 882.50 is: 1,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.62 : 2,133 = 882.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.62/2,133 = 882.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.62x = 2,133 × 882.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.62x = 1,882,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,372.50/1,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.88

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