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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.38, 2,129.86 and 844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.38, 2,129.86 and 844.77 is: 1,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.38 : 2,129.86 = 844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.38/2,129.86 = 844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.38x = 2,129.86 × 844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.38x = 1,799,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,241.83/1,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.78

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