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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.80, 2,323.10 and 1,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.80, 2,323.10 and 1,134.80 is: 1,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.80 : 2,323.10 = 1,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.80/2,323.10 = 1,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.80x = 2,323.10 × 1,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.80x = 2,636,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,253.88/1,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.75

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