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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.06, 2,304.08 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.06, 2,304.08 and 381.81 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.06 : 2,304.08 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.06/2,304.08 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.06x = 2,304.08 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.06x = 879,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,718.14/1,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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