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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.78, 2,303.70 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.78, 2,303.70 and 381.50 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.78 : 2,303.70 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.78/2,303.70 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.78x = 2,303.70 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.78x = 878,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,861.55/1,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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