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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.13, 2,130.22 and 914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.13, 2,130.22 and 914.23 is: 1,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.13 : 2,130.22 = 914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.13/2,130.22 = 914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.13x = 2,130.22 × 914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.13x = 1,947,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,503.42/1,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.23

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