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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.89, 1,569.69 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.89, 1,569.69 and 547.52 is: 820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.89 : 1,569.69 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.89/1,569.69 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.89x = 1,569.69 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.89x = 859,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,428.82/1,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.16

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