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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.06, 2,320.90 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.06, 2,320.90 and 681.38 is: 1,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.06 : 2,320.90 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.06/2,320.90 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.06x = 2,320.90 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.06x = 1,581,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,401.53/1,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.20

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