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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.95, 2,321.93 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.95, 2,321.93 and 393.70 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.95 : 2,321.93 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.95/2,321.93 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.95x = 2,321.93 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.95x = 914,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,143.84/1,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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