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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.84, 2,318.34 and 1,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.84, 2,318.34 and 1,156.52 is: 1,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.84 : 2,318.34 = 1,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.84/2,318.34 = 1,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.84x = 2,318.34 × 1,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.84x = 2,681,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,206.58/1,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.11

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