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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.69, 2,320.17 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.69, 2,320.17 and 392.44 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.69 : 2,320.17 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.69/2,320.17 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.69x = 2,320.17 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.69x = 910,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,520.24/1,546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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