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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.19, 2,307.72 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.19, 2,307.72 and 498.17 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.19 : 2,307.72 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.19/2,307.72 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.19x = 2,307.72 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.19x = 1,149,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,635.35/1,538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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