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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537, 2,121.06 and 916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537, 2,121.06 and 916.36 is: 1,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537 : 2,121.06 = 916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537/2,121.06 = 916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537x = 2,121.06 × 916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537x = 1,943,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,654.54/1,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.58

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