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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.12, 2,310.19 and 385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.12, 2,310.19 and 385.87 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.12 : 2,310.19 = 385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.12/2,310.19 = 385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.12x = 2,310.19 × 385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.12x = 891,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,433.02/1,540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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