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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.12, 2,130.28 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.12, 2,130.28 and 954 is: 1,317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.12 : 2,130.28 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.12/2,130.28 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.12x = 2,130.28 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.12x = 2,032,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,287.12/1,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.00

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