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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.81, 2,133.32 and 847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.81, 2,133.32 and 847.19 is: 1,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.81 : 2,133.32 = 847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.81/2,133.32 = 847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.81x = 2,133.32 × 847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.81x = 1,807,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,312.47/1,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.17

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