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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.46, 2,130.02 and 844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.46, 2,130.02 and 844.83 is: 1,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.46 : 2,130.02 = 844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.46/2,130.02 = 844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.46x = 2,130.02 × 844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.46x = 1,799,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,504.80/1,543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.89

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