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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.84, 2,320.22 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.84, 2,320.22 and 392.58 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.84 : 2,320.22 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.84/2,320.22 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.84x = 2,320.22 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.84x = 910,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,871.97/1,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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