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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.62, 2,298.96 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.62, 2,298.96 and 378.38 is: 567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.62 : 2,298.96 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.62/2,298.96 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.62x = 2,298.96 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.62x = 869,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,880.48/1,532.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.58

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