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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.67, 2,134.41 and 848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.67, 2,134.41 and 848.03 is: 1,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.67 : 2,134.41 = 848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.67/2,134.41 = 848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.67x = 2,134.41 × 848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.67x = 1,810,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,043.71/1,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.28

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