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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.63, 2,316.94 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.63, 2,316.94 and 390.38 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.63 : 2,316.94 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.63/2,316.94 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.63x = 2,316.94 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.63x = 904,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,474.48/1,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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