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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.13, 2,124.68 and 1,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.13, 2,124.68 and 1,009.58 is: 1,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.13 : 2,124.68 = 1,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.13/2,124.68 = 1,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.13x = 2,124.68 × 1,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.13x = 2,145,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,018.76/1,540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.76

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