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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.69, 2,133.09 and 847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.69, 2,133.09 and 847.07 is: 1,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.69 : 2,133.09 = 847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.69/2,133.09 = 847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.69x = 2,133.09 × 847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.69x = 1,806,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,861.65/1,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.97

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