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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.64, 2,128.83 and 844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.64, 2,128.83 and 844 is: 1,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.64 : 2,128.83 = 844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.64/2,128.83 = 844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.64x = 2,128.83 × 844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.64x = 1,796,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,732.52/1,542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.71

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