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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.70, 2,323.06 and 394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.70, 2,323.06 and 394.45 is: 591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.70 : 2,323.06 = 394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.70/2,323.06 = 394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.70x = 2,323.06 × 394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.70x = 916,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,324.22/1,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.67

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