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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.81, 2,132.60 and 882.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.81, 2,132.60 and 882.57 is: 1,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.81 : 2,132.60 = 882.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.81/2,132.60 = 882.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.81x = 2,132.60 × 882.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.81x = 1,882,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,168.78/1,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.59

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