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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.76, 2,135.98 and 884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.76, 2,135.98 and 884.82 is: 1,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.76 : 2,135.98 = 884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.76/2,135.98 = 884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.76x = 2,135.98 × 884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.76x = 1,889,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,957.82/1,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.09

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