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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547, 2,134.95 and 884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547, 2,134.95 and 884.06 is: 1,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547 : 2,134.95 = 884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547/2,134.95 = 884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547x = 2,134.95 × 884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547x = 1,887,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,423.90/1,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.05

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