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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.09, 2,308.89 and 1,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.09, 2,308.89 and 1,211.28 is: 1,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.09 : 2,308.89 = 1,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.09/2,308.89 = 1,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.09x = 2,308.89 × 1,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.09x = 2,796,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,712.28/1,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.59

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