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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.58, 2,301.86 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.58, 2,301.86 and 380.34 is: 570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.58 : 2,301.86 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.58/2,301.86 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.58x = 2,301.86 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.58x = 875,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,489.43/1,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.51

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