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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.33, 2,127.04 and 842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.33, 2,127.04 and 842.71 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.33 : 2,127.04 = 842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.33/2,127.04 = 842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.33x = 2,127.04 × 842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.33x = 1,792,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,467.24/1,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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