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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.17, 2,308.88 and 717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.17, 2,308.88 and 717.24 is: 1,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.17 : 2,308.88 = 717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.17/2,308.88 = 717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.17x = 2,308.88 × 717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.17x = 1,656,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,005.96/1,538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.61

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