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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.09, 2,320.33 and 897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.09, 2,320.33 and 897.06 is: 1,345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.09 : 2,320.33 = 897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.09/2,320.33 = 897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.09x = 2,320.33 × 897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.09x = 2,081,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,475.23/1,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.41

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