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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.49, 2,118.87 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.49, 2,118.87 and 872.28 is: 1,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.49 : 2,118.87 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.49/2,118.87 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.49x = 2,118.87 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.49x = 1,848,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,247.92/1,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.69

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