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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.50, 2,135.55 and 848.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.50, 2,135.55 and 848.89 is: 1,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.50 : 2,135.55 = 848.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.50/2,135.55 = 848.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.50x = 2,135.55 × 848.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.50x = 1,812,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,847.04/1,547.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.47

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