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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.04, 2,304.06 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.04, 2,304.06 and 381.79 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.04 : 2,304.06 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.04/2,304.06 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.04x = 2,304.06 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.04x = 879,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,667.07/1,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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