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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.19, 2,305.80 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.19, 2,305.80 and 550.44 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.19 : 2,305.80 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.19/2,305.80 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.19x = 2,305.80 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.19x = 1,269,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,204.55/1,538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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