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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.76, 2,308.24 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.76, 2,308.24 and 443.13 is: 664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.76 : 2,308.24 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.76/2,308.24 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.76x = 2,308.24 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.76x = 1,022,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,850.39/1,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.72

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