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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.13, 2,301.19 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.13, 2,301.19 and 379.88 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.13 : 2,301.19 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.13/2,301.19 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.13x = 2,301.19 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.13x = 874,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,176.06/1,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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