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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.26, 2,134.95 and 883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.26, 2,134.95 and 883.90 is: 1,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.26 : 2,134.95 = 883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.26/2,134.95 = 883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.26x = 2,134.95 × 883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.26x = 1,887,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,082.31/1,547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.63

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