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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.84, 2,133.26 and 847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.84, 2,133.26 and 847.22 is: 1,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.84 : 2,133.26 = 847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.84/2,133.26 = 847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.84x = 2,133.26 × 847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.84x = 1,807,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,340.54/1,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.16

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