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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.94, 2,134.78 and 848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.94, 2,134.78 and 848.32 is: 1,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.94 : 2,134.78 = 848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.94/2,134.78 = 848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.94x = 2,134.78 × 848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.94x = 1,810,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,976.57/1,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.68

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