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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.80, 2,314.80 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.80, 2,314.80 and 1,060.80 is: 1,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.80 : 2,314.80 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.80/2,314.80 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.80x = 2,314.80 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.80x = 2,455,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,539.84/1,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.50

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