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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.48, 2,321.49 and 853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.48, 2,321.49 and 853.85 is: 1,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.48 : 2,321.49 = 853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.48/2,321.49 = 853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.48x = 2,321.49 × 853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.48x = 1,982,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,204.24/1,547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.92

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