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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.93, 2,321.82 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.93, 2,321.82 and 560.77 is: 841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.93 : 2,321.82 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.93/2,321.82 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.93x = 2,321.82 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.93x = 1,302,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,001.20/1,547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.12

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