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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.16, 2,135.12 and 848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.16, 2,135.12 and 848.54 is: 1,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.16 : 2,135.12 = 848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.16/2,135.12 = 848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.16x = 2,135.12 × 848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.16x = 1,811,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,719.81/1,547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.00

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