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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.54, 2,120.42 and 837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.54, 2,120.42 and 837.91 is: 1,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.54 : 2,120.42 = 837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.54/2,120.42 = 837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.54x = 2,120.42 × 837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.54x = 1,776,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,721.12/1,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.31

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