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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.86, 2,133.14 and 873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.86, 2,133.14 and 873.62 is: 1,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.86 : 2,133.14 = 873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.86/2,133.14 = 873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.86x = 2,133.14 × 873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.86x = 1,863,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,553.77/1,545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.51

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