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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.84, 2,131.88 and 915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.84, 2,131.88 and 915.36 is: 1,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.84 : 2,131.88 = 915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.84/2,131.88 = 915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.84x = 2,131.88 × 915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.84x = 1,951,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,437.68/1,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.20

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