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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.19, 2,320.79 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.19, 2,320.79 and 392.94 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.19 : 2,320.79 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.19/2,320.79 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.19x = 2,320.79 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.19x = 911,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,931.22/1,547.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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