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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.66, 2,131.62 and 846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.66, 2,131.62 and 846.02 is: 1,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.66 : 2,131.62 = 846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.66/2,131.62 = 846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.66x = 2,131.62 × 846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.66x = 1,803,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,393.15/1,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.50

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