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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.38, 2,322.08 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.38, 2,322.08 and 574.26 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.38 : 2,322.08 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.38/2,322.08 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.38x = 2,322.08 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.38x = 1,333,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,477.66/1,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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