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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.53, 2,319.17 and 1,201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.53, 2,319.17 and 1,201.25 is: 1,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.53 : 2,319.17 = 1,201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.53/2,319.17 = 1,201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.53x = 2,319.17 × 1,201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.53x = 2,785,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,902.75/1,547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.23

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