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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.76, 2,126.28 and 842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.76, 2,126.28 and 842.18 is: 1,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.76 : 2,126.28 = 842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.76/2,126.28 = 842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.76x = 2,126.28 × 842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.76x = 1,790,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,710.49/1,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.23

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