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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.32, 2,306.26 and 888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.32, 2,306.26 and 888.32 is: 1,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.32 : 2,306.26 = 888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.32/2,306.26 = 888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.32x = 2,306.26 × 888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.32x = 2,048,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,696.88/1,538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.78

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