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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.39, 2,134.24 and 986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.39, 2,134.24 and 986.68 is: 1,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.39 : 2,134.24 = 986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.39/2,134.24 = 986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.39x = 2,134.24 × 986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.39x = 2,105,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,806.99/1,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.76

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