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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.65, 2,128.74 and 844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.65, 2,128.74 and 844.03 is: 1,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.65 : 2,128.74 = 844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.65/2,128.74 = 844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.65x = 2,128.74 × 844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.65x = 1,796,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,720.42/1,542.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.70

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