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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.99, 2,129.53 and 870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.99, 2,129.53 and 870.93 is: 1,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.99 : 2,129.53 = 870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.99/2,129.53 = 870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.99x = 2,129.53 × 870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.99x = 1,854,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,671.56/1,542.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.00

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