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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.62, 2,314.90 and 1,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.62, 2,314.90 and 1,135.68 is: 1,699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.62 : 2,314.90 = 1,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.62/2,314.90 = 1,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.62x = 2,314.90 × 1,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.62x = 2,628,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,985.63/1,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.83

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