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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.69, 2,323.17 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.69, 2,323.17 and 394.44 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.69 : 2,323.17 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.69/2,323.17 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.69x = 2,323.17 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.69x = 916,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,349.20/1,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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