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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.18, 2,316.63 and 1,154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.18, 2,316.63 and 1,154.57 is: 1,726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.18 : 2,316.63 = 1,154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.18/2,316.63 = 1,154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.18x = 2,316.63 × 1,154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.18x = 2,674,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,711.50/1,549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.54

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