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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.15, 2,320.72 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.15, 2,320.72 and 377.15 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.15 : 2,320.72 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.15/2,320.72 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.15x = 2,320.72 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.15x = 875,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,247.00/1,547.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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