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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.94, 2,322.56 and 1,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.94, 2,322.56 and 1,028.11 is: 1,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.94 : 2,322.56 = 1,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.94/2,322.56 = 1,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.94x = 2,322.56 × 1,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.94x = 2,387,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,847.16/1,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.60

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