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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.96, 2,129.31 and 844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.96, 2,129.31 and 844.34 is: 1,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.96 : 2,129.31 = 844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.96/2,129.31 = 844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.96x = 2,129.31 × 844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.96x = 1,797,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,850.96/1,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.20

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