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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.75, 2,134.52 and 848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.75, 2,134.52 and 848.13 is: 1,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.75 : 2,134.52 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.75/2,134.52 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.75x = 2,134.52 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.75x = 1,810,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,350.45/1,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.42

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