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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.52, 2,128.73 and 843.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.52, 2,128.73 and 843.89 is: 1,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.52 : 2,128.73 = 843.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.52/2,128.73 = 843.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.52x = 2,128.73 × 843.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.52x = 1,796,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,411.07/1,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.60

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