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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.08, 2,122.67 and 874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.08, 2,122.67 and 874.97 is: 1,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.08 : 2,122.67 = 874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.08/2,122.67 = 874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.08x = 2,122.67 × 874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.08x = 1,857,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,275.66/1,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.53

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