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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.84, 2,317.28 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.84, 2,317.28 and 390.64 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.84 : 2,317.28 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.84/2,317.28 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.84x = 2,317.28 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.84x = 905,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,222.26/1,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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