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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.44, 2,307.66 and 716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.44, 2,307.66 and 716.44 is: 1,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.44 : 2,307.66 = 716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.44/2,307.66 = 716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.44x = 2,307.66 × 716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.44x = 1,653,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,299.93/1,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.66

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