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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.74, 2,127.78 and 981.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.74, 2,127.78 and 981.46 is: 1,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.74 : 2,127.78 = 981.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.74/2,127.78 = 981.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.74x = 2,127.78 × 981.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.74x = 2,088,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,326.05/1,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.40

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