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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.79, 2,132.92 and 882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.79, 2,132.92 and 882.54 is: 1,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.79 : 2,132.92 = 882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.79/2,132.92 = 882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.79x = 2,132.92 × 882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.79x = 1,882,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,387.22/1,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.75

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