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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.94, 2,317.70 and 1,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.94, 2,317.70 and 1,133.94 is: 1,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.94 : 2,317.70 = 1,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.94/2,317.70 = 1,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.94x = 2,317.70 × 1,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.94x = 2,628,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,132.74/1,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.83

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