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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.51, 2,134.29 and 883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.51, 2,134.29 and 883.38 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.51 : 2,134.29 = 883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.51/2,134.29 = 883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.51x = 2,134.29 × 883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.51x = 1,885,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,389.10/1,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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