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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.84, 2,311.08 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.84, 2,311.08 and 386.52 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.84 : 2,311.08 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.84/2,311.08 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.84x = 2,311.08 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.84x = 893,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,278.64/1,540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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