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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.40, 2,545.32 and 1,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.40, 2,545.32 and 1,058.48 is: 1,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.40 : 2,545.32 = 1,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.40/2,545.32 = 1,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.40x = 2,545.32 × 1,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.40x = 2,694,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,170.31/1,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.73

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