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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.96, 2,321.83 and 726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.96, 2,321.83 and 726.42 is: 1,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.96 : 2,321.83 = 726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.96/2,321.83 = 726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.96x = 2,321.83 × 726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.96x = 1,686,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,623.75/1,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.58

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