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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.49, 2,131.20 and 947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.49, 2,131.20 and 947.25 is: 1,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.49 : 2,131.20 = 947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.49/2,131.20 = 947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.49x = 2,131.20 × 947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.49x = 2,018,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,779.20/1,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.08

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