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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.02, 2,307.03 and 383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.02, 2,307.03 and 383.77 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.02 : 2,307.03 = 383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.02/2,307.03 = 383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.02x = 2,307.03 × 383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.02x = 885,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,359.53/1,538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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