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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.06, 2,307.12 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.06, 2,307.12 and 550.94 is: 826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.06 : 2,307.12 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.06/2,307.12 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.06x = 2,307.12 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.06x = 1,271,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,079.13/1,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.42

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