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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540, 2,309.99 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540, 2,309.99 and 385.75 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540 : 2,309.99 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540/2,309.99 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540x = 2,309.99 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540x = 891,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,078.64/1,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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