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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.78, 2,129.04 and 844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.78, 2,129.04 and 844.20 is: 1,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.78 : 2,129.04 = 844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.78/2,129.04 = 844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.78x = 2,129.04 × 844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.78x = 1,797,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,335.57/1,542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.00

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