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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.00, 2,124.08 and 1,204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.00, 2,124.08 and 1,204.31 is: 1,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.00 : 2,124.08 = 1,204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.00/2,124.08 = 1,204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.00x = 2,124.08 × 1,204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.00x = 2,558,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,059.11/1,541.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.00

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