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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.52, 2,135.58 and 848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.52, 2,135.58 and 848.90 is: 1,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.52 : 2,135.58 = 848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.52/2,135.58 = 848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.52x = 2,135.58 × 848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.52x = 1,812,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,893.86/1,547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.48

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