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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540, 2,125.14 and 876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540, 2,125.14 and 876.82 is: 1,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540 : 2,125.14 = 876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540/2,125.14 = 876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540x = 2,125.14 × 876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540x = 1,863,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,365.25/1,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.98

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