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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.46, 2,307.56 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.46, 2,307.56 and 807.54 is: 1,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.46 : 2,307.56 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.46/2,307.56 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.46x = 2,307.56 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.46x = 1,863,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,447.00/1,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.03

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