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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.50, 2,135.60 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.50, 2,135.60 and 848.92 is: 1,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.50 : 2,135.60 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.50/2,135.60 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.50x = 2,135.60 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.50x = 1,812,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,953.55/1,547.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.54

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