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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.74, 2,308.23 and 564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.74, 2,308.23 and 564.73 is: 847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.74 : 2,308.23 = 564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.74/2,308.23 = 564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.74x = 2,308.23 × 564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.74x = 1,303,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,526.73/1,538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.14

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