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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.53, 2,307.23 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.53, 2,307.23 and 498.26 is: 747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.53 : 2,307.23 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.53/2,307.23 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.53x = 2,307.23 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.53x = 1,149,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,605.57/1,538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.21

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