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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.52, 2,127.68 and 1,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.52, 2,127.68 and 1,122.74 is: 1,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.52 : 2,127.68 = 1,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.52/2,127.68 = 1,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.52x = 2,127.68 × 1,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.52x = 2,388,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,823.61/1,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.67

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