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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.81, 2,135.98 and 849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.81, 2,135.98 and 849.19 is: 1,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.81 : 2,135.98 = 849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.81/2,135.98 = 849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.81x = 2,135.98 × 849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.81x = 1,813,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,848.58/1,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.88

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