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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.61, 2,322.80 and 508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.61, 2,322.80 and 508.60 is: 762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.61 : 2,322.80 = 508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.61/2,322.80 = 508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.61x = 2,322.80 × 508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.61x = 1,181,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,367.73/1,548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.86

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