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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.13, 2,134.98 and 848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.13, 2,134.98 and 848.52 is: 1,170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.13 : 2,134.98 = 848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.13/2,134.98 = 848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.13x = 2,134.98 × 848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.13x = 1,811,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,573.23/1,547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.93

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