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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.10, 2,134.96 and 884.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.10, 2,134.96 and 884.01 is: 1,219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.10 : 2,134.96 = 884.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.10/2,134.96 = 884.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.10x = 2,134.96 × 884.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.10x = 1,887,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,331.79/1,547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.92

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