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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.64, 2,145.38 and 846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.64, 2,145.38 and 846.47 is: 1,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.64 : 2,145.38 = 846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.64/2,145.38 = 846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.64x = 2,145.38 × 846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.64x = 1,815,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,999.81/1,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.12

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