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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.16, 2,126.82 and 842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.16, 2,126.82 and 842.54 is: 1,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.16 : 2,126.82 = 842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.16/2,126.82 = 842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.16x = 2,126.82 × 842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.16x = 1,791,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,930.92/1,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.72

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