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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.66, 2,134.39 and 838.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.66, 2,134.39 and 838.51 is: 1,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.66 : 2,134.39 = 838.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.66/2,134.39 = 838.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.66x = 2,134.39 × 838.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.66x = 1,789,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,707.36/1,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.14

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