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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.64, 2,126.07 and 951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.64, 2,126.07 and 951.32 is: 1,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.64 : 2,126.07 = 951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.64/2,126.07 = 951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.64x = 2,126.07 × 951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.64x = 2,022,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,572.91/1,540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.81

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