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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.68, 2,307.42 and 716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.68, 2,307.42 and 716.80 is: 1,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.68 : 2,307.42 = 716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.68/2,307.42 = 716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.68x = 2,307.42 × 716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.68x = 1,653,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,958.66/1,538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.92

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