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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.52, 2,194.10 and 846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.52, 2,194.10 and 846.52 is: 1,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.52 : 2,194.10 = 846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.52/2,194.10 = 846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.52x = 2,194.10 × 846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.52x = 1,857,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,349.53/1,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.10

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