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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.88, 2,311.30 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.88, 2,311.30 and 386.63 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.88 : 2,311.30 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.88/2,311.30 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.88x = 2,311.30 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.88x = 893,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,617.92/1,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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