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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.74, 2,083.44 and 846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.74, 2,083.44 and 846.60 is: 1,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.74 : 2,083.44 = 846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.74/2,083.44 = 846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.74x = 2,083.44 × 846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.74x = 1,763,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,840.30/1,509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.31

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