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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.38, 2,322.54 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.38, 2,322.54 and 394.13 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.38 : 2,322.54 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.38/2,322.54 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.38x = 2,322.54 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.38x = 915,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,382.69/1,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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