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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.21, 2,300.64 and 1,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.21, 2,300.64 and 1,182.48 is: 1,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.21 : 2,300.64 = 1,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.21/2,300.64 = 1,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.21x = 2,300.64 × 1,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.21x = 2,720,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,460.71/1,535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.04

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