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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.68, 2,128.14 and 1,230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.68, 2,128.14 and 1,230.01 is: 1,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.68 : 2,128.14 = 1,230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.68/2,128.14 = 1,230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.68x = 2,128.14 × 1,230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.68x = 2,617,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,628.16/1,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.71

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