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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.39, 2,139.57 and 1,105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.39, 2,139.57 and 1,105.53 is: 1,527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.39 : 2,139.57 = 1,105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.39/2,139.57 = 1,105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.39x = 2,139.57 × 1,105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.39x = 2,365,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,358.82/1,548.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.62

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