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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.88, 2,127.83 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.88, 2,127.83 and 843.30 is: 1,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.88 : 2,127.83 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.88/2,127.83 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.88x = 2,127.83 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.88x = 1,794,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,399.04/1,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.77

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