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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.61, 2,127.43 and 842.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.61, 2,127.43 and 842.99 is: 1,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.61 : 2,127.43 = 842.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.61/2,127.43 = 842.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.61x = 2,127.43 × 842.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.61x = 1,793,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,391.58/1,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.32

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