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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.58, 2,129.79 and 913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.58, 2,129.79 and 913.31 is: 1,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.58 : 2,129.79 = 913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.58/2,129.79 = 913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.58x = 2,129.79 × 913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.58x = 1,945,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,143.29/1,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.97

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