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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.18, 2,307.28 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.18, 2,307.28 and 672.28 is: 1,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.18 : 2,307.28 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.18/2,307.28 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.18x = 2,307.28 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.18x = 1,551,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,138.20/1,538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.42

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