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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.49, 2,135.32 and 848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.49, 2,135.32 and 848.87 is: 1,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.49 : 2,135.32 = 848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.49/2,135.32 = 848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.49x = 2,135.32 × 848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.49x = 1,812,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,609.09/1,547.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.32

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