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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.62, 2,303.37 and 1,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.62, 2,303.37 and 1,189.74 is: 1,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.62 : 2,303.37 = 1,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.62/2,303.37 = 1,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.62x = 2,303.37 × 1,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.62x = 2,740,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,411.42/1,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.24

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