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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.20, 2,546.52 and 1,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.20, 2,546.52 and 1,059.44 is: 1,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.20 : 2,546.52 = 1,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.20/2,546.52 = 1,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.20x = 2,546.52 × 1,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.20x = 2,697,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,885.15/1,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.11

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