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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.32, 2,301.48 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.32, 2,301.48 and 380.07 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.32 : 2,301.48 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.32/2,301.48 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.32x = 2,301.48 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.32x = 874,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,723.50/1,534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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