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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.52, 2,130.12 and 1,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.52, 2,130.12 and 1,020 is: 1,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.52 : 2,130.12 = 1,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.52/2,130.12 = 1,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.52x = 2,130.12 × 1,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.52x = 2,172,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,722.40/1,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.73

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