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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.99, 2,121.08 and 838.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.99, 2,121.08 and 838.37 is: 1,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.99 : 2,121.08 = 838.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.99/2,121.08 = 838.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.99x = 2,121.08 × 838.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.99x = 1,778,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,235.04/1,536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.96

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