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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.68, 2,322.48 and 1,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.68, 2,322.48 and 1,135.80 is: 1,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.68 : 2,322.48 = 1,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.68/2,322.48 = 1,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.68x = 2,322.48 × 1,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.68x = 2,637,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,872.78/1,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.40

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