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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.31, 2,323.40 and 898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.31, 2,323.40 and 898.50 is: 1,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.31 : 2,323.40 = 898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.31/2,323.40 = 898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.31x = 2,323.40 × 898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.31x = 2,087,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,570.41/1,547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.16

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