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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.74, 2,302.94 and 1,129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.74, 2,302.94 and 1,129.50 is: 1,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.74 : 2,302.94 = 1,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.74/2,302.94 = 1,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.74x = 2,302.94 × 1,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.74x = 2,601,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,170.73/1,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.55

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