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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.58, 2,127.38 and 842.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.58, 2,127.38 and 842.95 is: 1,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.58 : 2,127.38 = 842.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.58/2,127.38 = 842.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.58x = 2,127.38 × 842.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.58x = 1,793,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,274.97/1,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.27

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