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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.12, 2,121.08 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.12, 2,121.08 and 916 is: 1,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.12 : 2,121.08 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.12/2,121.08 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.12x = 2,121.08 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.12x = 1,942,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,909.28/1,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.99

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