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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.65, 2,130.24 and 845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.65, 2,130.24 and 845.02 is: 1,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.65 : 2,130.24 = 845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.65/2,130.24 = 845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.65x = 2,130.24 × 845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.65x = 1,800,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,095.40/1,543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.13

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