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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.85, 2,317.25 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.85, 2,317.25 and 374.86 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.85 : 2,317.25 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.85/2,317.25 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.85x = 2,317.25 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.85x = 868,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,643.82/1,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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