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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.88, 2,319.69 and 1,026.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.88, 2,319.69 and 1,026.49 is: 1,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.88 : 2,319.69 = 1,026.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.88/2,319.69 = 1,026.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.88x = 2,319.69 × 1,026.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.88x = 2,381,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,138.59/1,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.32

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