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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.46, 2,316.69 and 390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.46, 2,316.69 and 390.21 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.46 : 2,316.69 = 390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.46/2,316.69 = 390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.46x = 2,316.69 × 390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.46x = 903,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,995.60/1,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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