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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.74, 2,122.06 and 874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.74, 2,122.06 and 874.59 is: 1,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.74 : 2,122.06 = 874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.74/2,122.06 = 874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.74x = 2,122.06 × 874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.74x = 1,855,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,932.46/1,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.92

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