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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.26, 2,325.88 and 1,154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.26, 2,325.88 and 1,154.69 is: 1,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.26 : 2,325.88 = 1,154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.26/2,325.88 = 1,154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.26x = 2,325.88 × 1,154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.26x = 2,685,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,670.38/1,685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.62

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