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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.09, 2,321.95 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.09, 2,321.95 and 393.75 is: 590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.09 : 2,321.95 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.09/2,321.95 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.09x = 2,321.95 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.09x = 914,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,267.81/1,548.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.58

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