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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.19, 2,316.29 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.19, 2,316.29 and 389.94 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.19 : 2,316.29 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.19/2,316.29 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.19x = 2,316.29 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.19x = 903,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,212.17/1,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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