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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.48, 2,303.11 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.48, 2,303.11 and 381.23 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.48 : 2,303.11 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.48/2,303.11 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.48x = 2,303.11 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.48x = 878,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,001.20/1,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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