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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.34, 2,135.33 and 848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.34, 2,135.33 and 848.71 is: 1,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.34 : 2,135.33 = 848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.34/2,135.33 = 848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.34x = 2,135.33 × 848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.34x = 1,812,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,275.92/1,547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.22

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