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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.09, 2,302.65 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.09, 2,302.65 and 380.84 is: 571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.09 : 2,302.65 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.09/2,302.65 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.09x = 2,302.65 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.09x = 876,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,929.71/1,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.26

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