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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.97, 2,129.21 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.97, 2,129.21 and 844.21 is: 1,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.97 : 2,129.21 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.97/2,129.21 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.97x = 2,129.21 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.97x = 1,797,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,489.73/1,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.96

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