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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.10, 2,306.58 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.10, 2,306.58 and 550.64 is: 825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.10 : 2,306.58 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.10/2,306.58 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.10x = 2,306.58 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.10x = 1,270,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,095.21/1,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.76

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