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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.09, 2,546.37 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.09, 2,546.37 and 1,059.39 is: 1,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.09 : 2,546.37 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.09/2,546.37 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.09x = 2,546.37 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.09x = 2,697,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,593.62/1,845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.04

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