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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.12, 2,307.55 and 498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.12, 2,307.55 and 498.13 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.12 : 2,307.55 = 498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.12/2,307.55 = 498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.12x = 2,307.55 × 498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.12x = 1,149,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,448.34/1,538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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