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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.91, 2,129.21 and 834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.91, 2,129.21 and 834.75 is: 1,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.91 : 2,129.21 = 834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.91/2,129.21 = 834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.91x = 2,129.21 × 834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.91x = 1,777,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,353.87/1,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.95

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