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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.73, 2,307.58 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.73, 2,307.58 and 498.45 is: 747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.73 : 2,307.58 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.73/2,307.58 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.73x = 2,307.58 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.73x = 1,150,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,213.25/1,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.51

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