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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.74, 2,130.70 and 984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.74, 2,130.70 and 984.09 is: 1,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.74 : 2,130.70 = 984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.74/2,130.70 = 984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.74x = 2,130.70 × 984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.74x = 2,096,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,808.35/1,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.27

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