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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.79, 2,126.36 and 842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.79, 2,126.36 and 842.21 is: 1,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.79 : 2,126.36 = 842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.79/2,126.36 = 842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.79x = 2,126.36 × 842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.79x = 1,790,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,841.66/1,540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.29

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