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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.82, 2,127.60 and 869.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.82, 2,127.60 and 869.65 is: 1,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.82 : 2,127.60 = 869.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.82/2,127.60 = 869.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.82x = 2,127.60 × 869.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.82x = 1,850,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,253.44/1,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.05

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