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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.76, 2,302.12 and 508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.76, 2,302.12 and 508.76 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.76 : 2,302.12 = 508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.76/2,302.12 = 508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.76x = 2,302.12 × 508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.76x = 1,171,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,226.57/1,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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