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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.91, 2,127.83 and 843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.91, 2,127.83 and 843.29 is: 1,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.91 : 2,127.83 = 843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.91/2,127.83 = 843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.91x = 2,127.83 × 843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.91x = 1,794,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,362.91/1,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.73

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