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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.16, 2,124.90 and 1,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.16, 2,124.90 and 1,126.44 is: 1,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.16 : 2,124.90 = 1,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.16/2,124.90 = 1,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.16x = 2,124.90 × 1,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.16x = 2,393,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,572.36/1,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.10

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