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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.54, 2,128.78 and 879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.54, 2,128.78 and 879.46 is: 1,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.54 : 2,128.78 = 879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.54/2,128.78 = 879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.54x = 2,128.78 × 879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.54x = 1,872,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,172.64/1,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.69

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