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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.78, 2,323.40 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.78, 2,323.40 and 508.52 is: 762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.78 : 2,323.40 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.78/2,323.40 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.78x = 2,323.40 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.78x = 1,181,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,495.37/1,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.86

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