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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.64, 2,301.95 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.64, 2,301.95 and 380.39 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.64 : 2,301.95 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.64/2,301.95 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.64x = 2,301.95 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.64x = 875,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,628.20/1,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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