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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.52, 2,127.36 and 1,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.52, 2,127.36 and 1,018 is: 1,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.52 : 2,127.36 = 1,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.52/2,127.36 = 1,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.52x = 2,127.36 × 1,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.52x = 2,165,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,652.48/1,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.97

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