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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.66, 2,318.36 and 1,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.66, 2,318.36 and 1,059.58 is: 1,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.66 : 2,318.36 = 1,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.66/2,318.36 = 1,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.66x = 2,318.36 × 1,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.66x = 2,456,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,487.89/1,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.25

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