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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.51, 2,320.85 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.51, 2,320.85 and 724.14 is: 1,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.51 : 2,320.85 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.51/2,320.85 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.51x = 2,320.85 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.51x = 1,680,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,622.13/1,547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.02

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