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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.04, 2,307.08 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.04, 2,307.08 and 498.04 is: 747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.04 : 2,307.08 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.04/2,307.08 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.04x = 2,307.08 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.04x = 1,149,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,013.60/1,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.06

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