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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.15, 2,134.76 and 884.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.15, 2,134.76 and 884.23 is: 1,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.15 : 2,134.76 = 884.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.15/2,134.76 = 884.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.15x = 2,134.76 × 884.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.15x = 1,887,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,609.08/1,547.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.05

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