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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.80, 2,547.16 and 1,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.80, 2,547.16 and 1,059.80 is: 1,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.80 : 2,547.16 = 1,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.80/2,547.16 = 1,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.80x = 2,547.16 × 1,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.80x = 2,699,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,480.17/1,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.50

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