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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.47, 2,307.36 and 715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.47, 2,307.36 and 715.96 is: 1,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.47 : 2,307.36 = 715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.47/2,307.36 = 715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.47x = 2,307.36 × 715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.47x = 1,651,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,965.93/1,538.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.78

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