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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.87, 2,122.51 and 908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.87, 2,122.51 and 908.55 is: 1,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.87 : 2,122.51 = 908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.87/2,122.51 = 908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.87x = 2,122.51 × 908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.87x = 1,928,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,406.46/1,537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.95

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