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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.38, 2,316.56 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.38, 2,316.56 and 390.13 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.38 : 2,316.56 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.38/2,316.56 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.38x = 2,316.56 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.38x = 903,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,759.55/1,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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