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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.09, 2,303.03 and 806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.09, 2,303.03 and 806.13 is: 1,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.09 : 2,303.03 = 806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.09/2,303.03 = 806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.09x = 2,303.03 × 806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.09x = 1,856,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,543.59/1,538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.05

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