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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.51, 2,307.29 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.51, 2,307.29 and 442.58 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.51 : 2,307.29 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.51/2,307.29 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.51x = 2,307.29 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.51x = 1,021,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,160.41/1,538.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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