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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.53, 2,125.97 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.53, 2,125.97 and 943.12 is: 1,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.53 : 2,125.97 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.53/2,125.97 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.53x = 2,125.97 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.53x = 2,005,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,044.83/1,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.53

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