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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.32, 2,128.41 and 834.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.32, 2,128.41 and 834.17 is: 1,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.32 : 2,128.41 = 834.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.32/2,128.41 = 834.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.32x = 2,128.41 × 834.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.32x = 1,775,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,448.26/1,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.15

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