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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.66, 2,135.78 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.66, 2,135.78 and 875.50 is: 1,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.66 : 2,135.78 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.66/2,135.78 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.66x = 2,135.78 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.66x = 1,869,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,867.18/1,547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.19

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