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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.48, 2,128.38 and 981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.48, 2,128.38 and 981.96 is: 1,354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.48 : 2,128.38 = 981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.48/2,128.38 = 981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.48x = 2,128.38 × 981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.48x = 2,089,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,984.02/1,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.95

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