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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.12, 2,302.16 and 1,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.12, 2,302.16 and 1,127.16 is: 1,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.12 : 2,302.16 = 1,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.12/2,302.16 = 1,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.12x = 2,302.16 × 1,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.12x = 2,594,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,897.03/1,538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.06

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