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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.35, 2,128.44 and 843.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.35, 2,128.44 and 843.71 is: 1,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.35 : 2,128.44 = 843.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.35/2,128.44 = 843.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.35x = 2,128.44 × 843.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.35x = 1,795,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,786.11/1,542.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.32

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