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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.80, 2,129.60 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.80, 2,129.60 and 1,170.96 is: 1,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.80 : 2,129.60 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.80/2,129.60 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.80x = 2,129.60 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.80x = 2,493,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,676.42/1,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.28

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