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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.42, 2,307.65 and 808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.42, 2,307.65 and 808.52 is: 1,212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.42 : 2,307.65 = 808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.42/2,307.65 = 808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.42x = 2,307.65 × 808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.42x = 1,865,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,765.60/1,538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.78

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