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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.67, 2,095.72 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.67, 2,095.72 and 846.48 is: 1,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.67 : 2,095.72 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.67/2,095.72 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.67x = 2,095.72 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.67x = 1,773,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,985.07/1,518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.12

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