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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.57, 2,134.07 and 1,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.57, 2,134.07 and 1,105.70 is: 1,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.57 : 2,134.07 = 1,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.57/2,134.07 = 1,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.57x = 2,134.07 × 1,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.57x = 2,359,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,641.15/1,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.76

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