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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.16, 2,319.48 and 968.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.16, 2,319.48 and 968.82 is: 1,452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.16 : 2,319.48 = 968.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.16/2,319.48 = 968.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.16x = 2,319.48 × 968.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.16x = 2,247,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,158.61/1,547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.44

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