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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.56, 2,301.86 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.56, 2,301.86 and 380.32 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.56 : 2,301.86 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.56/2,301.86 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.56x = 2,301.86 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.56x = 875,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,443.40/1,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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