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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.73, 2,128.93 and 844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.73, 2,128.93 and 844.06 is: 1,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.73 : 2,128.93 = 844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.73/2,128.93 = 844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.73x = 2,128.93 × 844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.73x = 1,796,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,944.66/1,542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.78

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