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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.04, 2,301.02 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.04, 2,301.02 and 379.79 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.04 : 2,301.02 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.04/2,301.02 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.04x = 2,301.02 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.04x = 873,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,904.39/1,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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