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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.70, 2,132.36 and 1,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.70, 2,132.36 and 1,125.88 is: 1,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.70 : 2,132.36 = 1,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.70/2,132.36 = 1,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.70x = 2,132.36 × 1,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.70x = 2,400,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,781.48/1,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.20

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