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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.76, 2,546.88 and 1,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.76, 2,546.88 and 1,059.68 is: 1,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.76 : 2,546.88 = 1,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.76/2,546.88 = 1,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.76x = 2,546.88 × 1,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.76x = 2,698,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,877.80/1,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.20

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