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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.68, 2,317.49 and 852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.68, 2,317.49 and 852.68 is: 1,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.68 : 2,317.49 = 852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.68/2,317.49 = 852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.68x = 2,317.49 × 852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.68x = 1,976,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,061.52/1,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.45

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