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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.55, 2,134.82 and 546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.55, 2,134.82 and 546.10 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.55 : 2,134.82 = 546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.55/2,134.82 = 546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.55x = 2,134.82 × 546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.55x = 1,165,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,825.20/1,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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