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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.08, 2,130.48 and 913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.08, 2,130.48 and 913.81 is: 1,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.08 : 2,130.48 = 913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.08/2,130.48 = 913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.08x = 2,130.48 × 913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.08x = 1,946,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,838.71/1,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.66

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