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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.34, 2,126.88 and 911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.34, 2,126.88 and 911.89 is: 1,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.34 : 2,126.88 = 911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.34/2,126.88 = 911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.34x = 2,126.88 × 911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.34x = 1,939,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,475.29/1,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.31

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