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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.14, 2,135.04 and 848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.14, 2,135.04 and 848.50 is: 1,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.14 : 2,135.04 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.14/2,135.04 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.14x = 2,135.04 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.14x = 1,811,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,581.44/1,547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.92

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