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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.76, 2,317.16 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.76, 2,317.16 and 390.52 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.76 : 2,317.16 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.76/2,317.16 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.76x = 2,317.16 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.76x = 904,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,897.32/1,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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