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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.43, 2,316.53 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.43, 2,316.53 and 390.15 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.43 : 2,316.53 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.43/2,316.53 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.43x = 2,316.53 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.43x = 903,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,792.23/1,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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