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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.09, 2,316.98 and 1,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.09, 2,316.98 and 1,197.62 is: 1,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.09 : 2,316.98 = 1,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.09/2,316.98 = 1,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.09x = 2,316.98 × 1,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.09x = 2,774,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,861.59/1,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.60

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