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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.08, 2,307.18 and 1,124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.08, 2,307.18 and 1,124.99 is: 1,688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.08 : 2,307.18 = 1,124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.08/2,307.18 = 1,124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.08x = 2,307.18 × 1,124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.08x = 2,595,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,555.76/1,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.63

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