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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.10, 2,130.09 and 1,012.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.10, 2,130.09 and 1,012.74 is: 1,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.10 : 2,130.09 = 1,012.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.10/2,130.09 = 1,012.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.10x = 2,130.09 × 1,012.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.10x = 2,157,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,227.35/1,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.08

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