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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.55, 2,120.67 and 1,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.55, 2,120.67 and 1,223.28 is: 1,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.55 : 2,120.67 = 1,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.55/2,120.67 = 1,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.55x = 2,120.67 × 1,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.55x = 2,594,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,173.20/1,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.12

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