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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.85, 2,318.32 and 852.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.85, 2,318.32 and 852.85 is: 1,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.85 : 2,318.32 = 852.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.85/2,318.32 = 852.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.85x = 2,318.32 × 852.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.85x = 1,977,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,179.21/1,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.02

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