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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.94, 2,130.55 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.94, 2,130.55 and 871.75 is: 1,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.94 : 2,130.55 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.94/2,130.55 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.94x = 2,130.55 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.94x = 1,857,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,306.96/1,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.97

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