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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.72, 2,135.84 and 839.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.72, 2,135.84 and 839.56 is: 1,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.72 : 2,135.84 = 839.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.72/2,135.84 = 839.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.72x = 2,135.84 × 839.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.72x = 1,793,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,165.83/1,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.59

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