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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.07, 2,121.12 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.07, 2,121.12 and 838.44 is: 1,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.07 : 2,121.12 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.07/2,121.12 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.07x = 2,121.12 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.07x = 1,778,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,431.85/1,537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.03

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