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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.26, 2,307.38 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.26, 2,307.38 and 427.68 is: 641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.26 : 2,307.38 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.26/2,307.38 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.26x = 2,307.38 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.26x = 986,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,820.28/1,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.52

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