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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.14, 2,126.75 and 920.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.14, 2,126.75 and 920.02 is: 1,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.14 : 2,126.75 = 920.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.14/2,126.75 = 920.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.14x = 2,126.75 × 920.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.14x = 1,956,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,652.54/1,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.61

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