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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.22, 2,119.03 and 1,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.22, 2,119.03 and 1,223.38 is: 1,685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.22 : 2,119.03 = 1,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.22/2,119.03 = 1,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.22x = 2,119.03 × 1,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.22x = 2,592,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,378.92/1,538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.32

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