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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.77, 2,131.83 and 846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.77, 2,131.83 and 846.14 is: 1,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.77 : 2,131.83 = 846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.77/2,131.83 = 846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.77x = 2,131.83 × 846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.77x = 1,803,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,835.14/1,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.71

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