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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.26, 2,128.35 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.26, 2,128.35 and 843.68 is: 1,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.26 : 2,128.35 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.26/2,128.35 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.26x = 2,128.35 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.26x = 1,795,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,646.33/1,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.30

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