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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.13, 2,131.08 and 923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.13, 2,131.08 and 923.13 is: 1,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.13 : 2,131.08 = 923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.13/2,131.08 = 923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.13x = 2,131.08 × 923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.13x = 1,967,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,263.88/1,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.03

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