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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.99, 2,138.99 and 1,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.99, 2,138.99 and 1,151.25 is: 1,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.99 : 2,138.99 = 1,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.99/2,138.99 = 1,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.99x = 2,138.99 × 1,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.99x = 2,462,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,511.53/1,547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.78

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