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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.94, 2,319.48 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.94, 2,319.48 and 930.18 is: 1,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.94 : 2,319.48 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.94/2,319.48 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.94x = 2,319.48 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.94x = 2,157,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,533.91/1,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.81

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