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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.45, 2,134.13 and 838.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.45, 2,134.13 and 838.31 is: 1,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.45 : 2,134.13 = 838.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.45/2,134.13 = 838.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.45x = 2,134.13 × 838.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.45x = 1,789,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,058.80/1,546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.88

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