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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.70, 2,321.55 and 1,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.70, 2,321.55 and 1,029.30 is: 1,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.70 : 2,321.55 = 1,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.70/2,321.55 = 1,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.70x = 2,321.55 × 1,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.70x = 2,389,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,571.42/1,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.95

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