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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.75, 2,314.30 and 1,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.75, 2,314.30 and 1,085.44 is: 1,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.75 : 2,314.30 = 1,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.75/2,314.30 = 1,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.75x = 2,314.30 × 1,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.75x = 2,512,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,033.79/1,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.07

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