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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.69, 2,321.54 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.69, 2,321.54 and 393.44 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.69 : 2,321.54 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.69/2,321.54 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.69x = 2,321.54 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.69x = 913,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,386.70/1,547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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