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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.70, 2,133.06 and 847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.70, 2,133.06 and 847.12 is: 1,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.70 : 2,133.06 = 847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.70/2,133.06 = 847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.70x = 2,133.06 × 847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.70x = 1,806,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,957.79/1,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.02

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