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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.82, 2,323.76 and 924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.82, 2,323.76 and 924.26 is: 1,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.82 : 2,323.76 = 924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.82/2,323.76 = 924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.82x = 2,323.76 × 924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.82x = 2,147,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,758.42/1,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.60

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