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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.07, 2,129.49 and 844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.07, 2,129.49 and 844.45 is: 1,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.07 : 2,129.49 = 844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.07/2,129.49 = 844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.07x = 2,129.49 × 844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.07x = 1,798,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,237.18/1,543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.36

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