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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.72, 2,306.76 and 672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.72, 2,306.76 and 672.36 is: 1,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.72 : 2,306.76 = 672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.72/2,306.76 = 672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.72x = 2,306.76 × 672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.72x = 1,550,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,973.15/1,538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.96

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