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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.31, 2,122.87 and 875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.31, 2,122.87 and 875.19 is: 1,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.31 : 2,122.87 = 875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.31/2,122.87 = 875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.31x = 2,122.87 × 875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.31x = 1,857,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,914.60/1,538.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.76

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