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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.40, 2,135.44 and 848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.40, 2,135.44 and 848.82 is: 1,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.40 : 2,135.44 = 848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.40/2,135.44 = 848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.40x = 2,135.44 × 848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.40x = 1,812,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,604.18/1,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.39

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