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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.91, 2,124.31 and 1,067.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.91, 2,124.31 and 1,067.99 is: 1,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.91 : 2,124.31 = 1,067.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.91/2,124.31 = 1,067.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.91x = 2,124.31 × 1,067.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.91x = 2,268,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,741.84/1,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.34

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