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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.44, 2,128.28 and 981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.44, 2,128.28 and 981.92 is: 1,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.44 : 2,128.28 = 981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.44/2,128.28 = 981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.44x = 2,128.28 × 981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.44x = 2,089,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,800.70/1,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.87

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