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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.63, 2,319.94 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.63, 2,319.94 and 392.38 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.63 : 2,319.94 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.63/2,319.94 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.63x = 2,319.94 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.63x = 910,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,298.06/1,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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