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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.91, 2,120.87 and 838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.91, 2,120.87 and 838.27 is: 1,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.91 : 2,120.87 = 838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.91/2,120.87 = 838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.91x = 2,120.87 × 838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.91x = 1,777,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,853.19/1,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.77

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