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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.45, 2,307.98 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.45, 2,307.98 and 564.63 is: 847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.45 : 2,307.98 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.45/2,307.98 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.45x = 2,307.98 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.45x = 1,303,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,154.75/1,538.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.06

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