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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.48, 2,128.86 and 1,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.48, 2,128.86 and 1,213.40 is: 1,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.48 : 2,128.86 = 1,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.48/2,128.86 = 1,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.48x = 2,128.86 × 1,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.48x = 2,583,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,158.72/1,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.68

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