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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.56, 2,121.77 and 865.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.56, 2,121.77 and 865.33 is: 1,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.56 : 2,121.77 = 865.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.56/2,121.77 = 865.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.56x = 2,121.77 × 865.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.56x = 1,836,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,037.59/1,537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.13

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