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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.20, 2,126.04 and 952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.20, 2,126.04 and 952.40 is: 1,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.20 : 2,126.04 = 952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.20/2,126.04 = 952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.20x = 2,126.04 × 952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.20x = 2,024,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,840.50/1,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.96

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