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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.84, 2,122.14 and 839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.84, 2,122.14 and 839.08 is: 1,157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.84 : 2,122.14 = 839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.84/2,122.14 = 839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.84x = 2,122.14 × 839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.84x = 1,780,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,645.23/1,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.89

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