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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.06, 2,121.15 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.06, 2,121.15 and 838.44 is: 1,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.06 : 2,121.15 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.06/2,121.15 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.06x = 2,121.15 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.06x = 1,778,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,457.01/1,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.05

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