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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.81, 2,129.08 and 844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.81, 2,129.08 and 844.19 is: 1,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.81 : 2,129.08 = 844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.81/2,129.08 = 844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.81x = 2,129.08 × 844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.81x = 1,797,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,343.78/1,542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.98

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