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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.66, 2,133 and 837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.66, 2,133 and 837.49 is: 1,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.66 : 2,133 = 837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.66/2,133 = 837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.66x = 2,133 × 837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.66x = 1,786,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,366.17/1,545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.73

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