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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.92, 2,321.97 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.92, 2,321.97 and 682.12 is: 1,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.92 : 2,321.97 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.92/2,321.97 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.92x = 2,321.97 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.92x = 1,583,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,862.18/1,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.22

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