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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.52, 2,306.46 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.52, 2,306.46 and 888.44 is: 1,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.52 : 2,306.46 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.52/2,306.46 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.52x = 2,306.46 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.52x = 2,049,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,151.32/1,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.76

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