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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.44, 2,320.52 and 1,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.44, 2,320.52 and 1,060.64 is: 1,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.44 : 2,320.52 = 1,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.44/2,320.52 = 1,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.44x = 2,320.52 × 1,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.44x = 2,461,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,236.33/1,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.52

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