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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.62, 2,295.38 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.62, 2,295.38 and 837.24 is: 1,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.62 : 2,295.38 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.62/2,295.38 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.62x = 2,295.38 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.62x = 1,921,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,779.77/1,531.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.74

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