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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.91, 2,122.25 and 874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.91, 2,122.25 and 874.82 is: 1,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.91 : 2,122.25 = 874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.91/2,122.25 = 874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.91x = 2,122.25 × 874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.91x = 1,856,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,587.68/1,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.22

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