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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.52, 2,134.25 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.52, 2,134.25 and 874.28 is: 1,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.52 : 2,134.25 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.52/2,134.25 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.52x = 2,134.25 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.52x = 1,865,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,917.05/1,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.52

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