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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.28, 2,320.97 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.28, 2,320.97 and 393.03 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.28 : 2,320.97 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.28/2,320.97 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.28x = 2,320.97 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.28x = 912,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,208.87/1,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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