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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.65, 2,545.54 and 1,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.65, 2,545.54 and 1,005.33 is: 1,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.65 : 2,545.54 = 1,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.65/2,545.54 = 1,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.65x = 2,545.54 × 1,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.65x = 2,559,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,105.72/1,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.32

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