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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.19, 2,135.43 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.19, 2,135.43 and 950.22 is: 1,311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.19 : 2,135.43 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.19/2,135.43 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.19x = 2,135.43 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.19x = 2,029,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,128.29/1,547.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.49

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