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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.75, 2,322.23 and 681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.75, 2,322.23 and 681.46 is: 1,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.75 : 2,322.23 = 681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.75/2,322.23 = 681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.75x = 2,322.23 × 681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.75x = 1,582,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,495.24/1,547.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.45

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