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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.74, 2,132.08 and 985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.74, 2,132.08 and 985.09 is: 1,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.74 : 2,132.08 = 985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.74/2,132.08 = 985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.74x = 2,132.08 × 985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.74x = 2,100,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,290.69/1,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.64

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