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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.07, 2,134.95 and 848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.07, 2,134.95 and 848.45 is: 1,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.07 : 2,134.95 = 848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.07/2,134.95 = 848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.07x = 2,134.95 × 848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.07x = 1,811,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,387.65/1,547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.85

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