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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.03, 2,320.48 and 854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.03, 2,320.48 and 854.04 is: 1,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.03 : 2,320.48 = 854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.03/2,320.48 = 854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.03x = 2,320.48 × 854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.03x = 1,981,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,792.51/1,547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.03

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