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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.70, 2,131.44 and 1,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.70, 2,131.44 and 1,080.14 is: 1,488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.70 : 2,131.44 = 1,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.70/2,131.44 = 1,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.70x = 2,131.44 × 1,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.70x = 2,302,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,253.60/1,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.49

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