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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.54, 2,190.56 and 843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.54, 2,190.56 and 843.97 is: 1,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.54 : 2,190.56 = 843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.54/2,190.56 = 843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.54x = 2,190.56 × 843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.54x = 1,848,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,766.08/1,461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.94

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