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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.74, 2,306.10 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.74, 2,306.10 and 563.92 is: 845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.74 : 2,306.10 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.74/2,306.10 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.74x = 2,306.10 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.74x = 1,300,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,455.91/1,538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.14

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