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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.45, 2,687.46 and 1,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.45, 2,687.46 and 1,150.77 is: 1,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.45 : 2,687.46 = 1,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.45/2,687.46 = 1,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.45x = 2,687.46 × 1,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.45x = 3,092,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,648.34/1,947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.05

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