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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.26, 2,127.83 and 912.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.26, 2,127.83 and 912.85 is: 1,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.26 : 2,127.83 = 912.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.26/2,127.83 = 912.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.26x = 2,127.83 × 912.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.26x = 1,942,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,379.73/1,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.44

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