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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.80, 2,116.90 and 1,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.80, 2,116.90 and 1,009.80 is: 1,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.80 : 2,116.90 = 1,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.80/2,116.90 = 1,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.80x = 2,116.90 × 1,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.80x = 2,137,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,645.62/1,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.69

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