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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.59, 2,128.17 and 982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.59, 2,128.17 and 982.95 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.59 : 2,128.17 = 982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.59/2,128.17 = 982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.59x = 2,128.17 × 982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.59x = 2,091,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,879.79/1,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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