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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.26, 2,126.92 and 842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.26, 2,126.92 and 842.62 is: 1,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.26 : 2,126.92 = 842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.26/2,126.92 = 842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.26x = 2,126.92 × 842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.26x = 1,792,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,185.33/1,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.81

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