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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.19, 2,299.80 and 378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.19, 2,299.80 and 378.94 is: 568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.19 : 2,299.80 = 378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.19/2,299.80 = 378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.19x = 2,299.80 × 378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.19x = 871,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,486.21/1,533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.41

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