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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.67, 2,128.46 and 1,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.67, 2,128.46 and 1,223.93 is: 1,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.67 : 2,128.46 = 1,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.67/2,128.46 = 1,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.67x = 2,128.46 × 1,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.67x = 2,605,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,086.05/1,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.79

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