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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.96, 2,311.44 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.96, 2,311.44 and 386.72 is: 580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.96 : 2,311.44 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.96/2,311.44 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.96x = 2,311.44 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.96x = 893,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,880.08/1,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.08

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