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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.69, 2,128.94 and 844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.69, 2,128.94 and 844.06 is: 1,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.69 : 2,128.94 = 844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.69/2,128.94 = 844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.69x = 2,128.94 × 844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.69x = 1,796,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,953.10/1,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.82

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