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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.48, 2,545.44 and 1,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.48, 2,545.44 and 1,058.78 is: 1,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.48 : 2,545.44 = 1,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.48/2,545.44 = 1,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.48x = 2,545.44 × 1,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.48x = 2,695,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,060.96/1,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.15

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