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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.46, 2,136.91 and 546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.46, 2,136.91 and 546.92 is: 820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.46 : 2,136.91 = 546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.46/2,136.91 = 546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.46x = 2,136.91 × 546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.46x = 1,168,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,724.84/1,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.47

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