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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.50, 1,847.26 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.50, 1,847.26 and 547.50 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.50 : 1,847.26 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.50/1,847.26 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.50x = 1,847.26 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.50x = 1,011,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,374.85/1,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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