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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.30, 2,317.73 and 1,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.30, 2,317.73 and 1,130.55 is: 1,693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.30 : 2,317.73 = 1,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.30/2,317.73 = 1,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.30x = 2,317.73 × 1,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.30x = 2,620,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,304.00/1,547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.47

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