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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.91, 2,308.32 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.91, 2,308.32 and 564.75 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.91 : 2,308.32 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.91/2,308.32 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.91x = 2,308.32 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.91x = 1,303,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,623.72/1,538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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