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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.86, 2,308.28 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.86, 2,308.28 and 564.72 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.86 : 2,308.28 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.86/2,308.28 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.86x = 2,308.28 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.86x = 1,303,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,531.88/1,538.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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