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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.55, 2,123.22 and 875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.55, 2,123.22 and 875.41 is: 1,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.55 : 2,123.22 = 875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.55/2,123.22 = 875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.55x = 2,123.22 × 875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.55x = 1,858,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,677.40/1,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.07

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