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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.14, 2,126.78 and 842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.14, 2,126.78 and 842.52 is: 1,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.14 : 2,126.78 = 842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.14/2,126.78 = 842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.14x = 2,126.78 × 842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.14x = 1,791,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,839.84/1,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.67

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