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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.63, 2,122.81 and 909.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.63, 2,122.81 and 909.17 is: 1,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.63 : 2,122.81 = 909.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.63/2,122.81 = 909.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.63x = 2,122.81 × 909.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.63x = 1,930,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,002.18/1,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.37

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