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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431, 2,146.83 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431, 2,146.83 and 846.48 is: 1,269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431 : 2,146.83 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431/2,146.83 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431x = 2,146.83 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431x = 1,817,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,248.66/1,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.92

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