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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.79, 2,138.31 and 1,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.79, 2,138.31 and 1,076.54 is: 1,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.79 : 2,138.31 = 1,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.79/2,138.31 = 1,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.79x = 2,138.31 × 1,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.79x = 2,301,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,976.25/1,548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.31

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