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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.97, 2,129.33 and 953.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.97, 2,129.33 and 953.45 is: 1,315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.97 : 2,129.33 = 953.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.97/2,129.33 = 953.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.97x = 2,129.33 × 953.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.97x = 2,030,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,201.43/1,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.78

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