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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.92, 2,132.25 and 985.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.92, 2,132.25 and 985.63 is: 1,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.92 : 2,132.25 = 985.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.92/2,132.25 = 985.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.92x = 2,132.25 × 985.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.92x = 2,101,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,609.57/1,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.34

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