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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.05, 2,126.07 and 1,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.05, 2,126.07 and 1,122.06 is: 1,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.05 : 2,126.07 = 1,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.05/2,126.07 = 1,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.05x = 2,126.07 × 1,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.05x = 2,385,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,578.10/1,542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.02

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