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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.28, 2,300.48 and 1,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.28, 2,300.48 and 1,248 is: 1,867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.28 : 2,300.48 = 1,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.28/2,300.48 = 1,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.28x = 2,300.48 × 1,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.28x = 2,870,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,999.04/1,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.58

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