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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.92, 2,127.84 and 1,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.92, 2,127.84 and 1,280.96 is: 1,763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.92 : 2,127.84 = 1,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.92/2,127.84 = 1,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.92x = 2,127.84 × 1,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.92x = 2,725,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,677.93/1,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.14

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