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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.01, 2,320.55 and 725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.01, 2,320.55 and 725.06 is: 1,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.01 : 2,320.55 = 725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.01/2,320.55 = 725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.01x = 2,320.55 × 725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.01x = 1,682,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,522.75/1,547.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.60

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