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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.72, 2,302.90 and 886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.72, 2,302.90 and 886.48 is: 1,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.72 : 2,302.90 = 886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.72/2,302.90 = 886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.72x = 2,302.90 × 886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.72x = 2,041,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,466.82/1,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.60

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