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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.74, 2,311.78 and 846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.74, 2,311.78 and 846.56 is: 1,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.74 : 2,311.78 = 846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.74/2,311.78 = 846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.74x = 2,311.78 × 846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.74x = 1,957,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,060.48/1,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.21

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