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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.75, 2,133.14 and 847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.75, 2,133.14 and 847.13 is: 1,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.75 : 2,133.14 = 847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.75/2,133.14 = 847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.75x = 2,133.14 × 847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.75x = 1,807,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,031.99/1,545.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.03

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