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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.76, 2,323.50 and 508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.76, 2,323.50 and 508.76 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.76 : 2,323.50 = 508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.76/2,323.50 = 508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.76x = 2,323.50 × 508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.76x = 1,182,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,103.86/1,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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