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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.07, 2,126.62 and 842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.07, 2,126.62 and 842.47 is: 1,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.07 : 2,126.62 = 842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.07/2,126.62 = 842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.07x = 2,126.62 × 842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.07x = 1,791,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,609.34/1,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.57

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