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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.75, 2,545.76 and 1,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.75, 2,545.76 and 1,016.75 is: 1,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.75 : 2,545.76 = 1,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.75/2,545.76 = 1,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.75x = 2,545.76 × 1,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.75x = 2,588,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,401.48/1,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.12

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