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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.25, 2,546.45 and 1,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.25, 2,546.45 and 1,017.25 is: 1,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.25 : 2,546.45 = 1,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.25/2,546.45 = 1,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.25x = 2,546.45 × 1,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.25x = 2,590,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,371.18/1,845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.81

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