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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.40, 2,127.30 and 982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.40, 2,127.30 and 982.38 is: 1,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.40 : 2,127.30 = 982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.40/2,127.30 = 982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.40x = 2,127.30 × 982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.40x = 2,089,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,816.97/1,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.79

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