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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.74, 2,320.44 and 888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.74, 2,320.44 and 888.92 is: 1,333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.74 : 2,320.44 = 888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.74/2,320.44 = 888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.74x = 2,320.44 × 888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.74x = 2,062,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,673.92/1,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.56

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