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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.88, 2,129.23 and 844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.88, 2,129.23 and 844.26 is: 1,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.88 : 2,129.23 = 844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.88/2,129.23 = 844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.88x = 2,129.23 × 844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.88x = 1,797,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,623.72/1,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.11

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