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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.74, 2,135.86 and 839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.74, 2,135.86 and 839.58 is: 1,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.74 : 2,135.86 = 839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.74/2,135.86 = 839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.74x = 2,135.86 × 839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.74x = 1,793,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,227.44/1,547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.61

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