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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.65, 2,309.73 and 808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.65, 2,309.73 and 808.03 is: 1,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.65 : 2,309.73 = 808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.65/2,309.73 = 808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.65x = 2,309.73 × 808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.65x = 1,866,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,331.13/1,538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.97

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