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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.79, 2,308.65 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.79, 2,308.65 and 717.54 is: 1,076.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.79 : 2,308.65 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.79/2,308.65 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.79x = 2,308.65 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.79x = 1,656,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,548.72/1,538.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.53

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