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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.51, 2,118.40 and 863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.51, 2,118.40 and 863.16 is: 1,190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.51 : 2,118.40 = 863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.51/2,118.40 = 863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.51x = 2,118.40 × 863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.51x = 1,828,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,507.93/1,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.82

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