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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.11, 2,134.95 and 848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.11, 2,134.95 and 848.47 is: 1,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.11 : 2,134.95 = 848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.11/2,134.95 = 848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.11x = 2,134.95 × 848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.11x = 1,811,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,441.03/1,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.85

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