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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.85, 2,127.69 and 843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.85, 2,127.69 and 843.21 is: 1,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.85 : 2,127.69 = 843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.85/2,127.69 = 843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.85x = 2,127.69 × 843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.85x = 1,794,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,089.48/1,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.60

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