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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.74, 2,130.54 and 983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.74, 2,130.54 and 983.46 is: 1,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.74 : 2,130.54 = 983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.74/2,130.54 = 983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.74x = 2,130.54 × 983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.74x = 2,095,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,300.87/1,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.17

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