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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.11, 2,133.93 and 957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.11, 2,133.93 and 957.30 is: 1,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.11 : 2,133.93 = 957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.11/2,133.93 = 957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.11x = 2,133.93 × 957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.11x = 2,042,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,811.19/1,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.40

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