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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.24, 2,131.14 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.24, 2,131.14 and 915.26 is: 1,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.24 : 2,131.14 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.24/2,131.14 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.24x = 2,131.14 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.24x = 1,950,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,547.20/1,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.11

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