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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.64, 2,126.06 and 919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.64, 2,126.06 and 919.52 is: 1,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.64 : 2,126.06 = 919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.64/2,126.06 = 919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.64x = 2,126.06 × 919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.64x = 1,954,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,954.69/1,540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.92

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