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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.32, 2,128.80 and 1,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.32, 2,128.80 and 1,123.54 is: 1,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.32 : 2,128.80 = 1,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.32/2,128.80 = 1,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.32x = 2,128.80 × 1,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.32x = 2,391,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,791.95/1,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.78

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