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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.45, 2,546.82 and 1,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.45, 2,546.82 and 1,059.75 is: 1,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.45 : 2,546.82 = 1,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.45/2,546.82 = 1,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.45x = 2,546.82 × 1,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.45x = 2,698,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,992.50/1,845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.51

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