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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.79, 2,131.79 and 846.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.79, 2,131.79 and 846.17 is: 1,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.79 : 2,131.79 = 846.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.79/2,131.79 = 846.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.79x = 2,131.79 × 846.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.79x = 1,803,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,856.74/1,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.70

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