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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.63, 2,321.44 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.63, 2,321.44 and 393.38 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.63 : 2,321.44 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.63/2,321.44 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.63x = 2,321.44 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.63x = 913,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,208.07/1,547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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