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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.33, 2,123.62 and 1,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.33, 2,123.62 and 1,136.34 is: 1,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.33 : 2,123.62 = 1,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.33/2,123.62 = 1,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.33x = 2,123.62 × 1,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.33x = 2,413,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,151.51/1,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.65

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