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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.19, 2,323.92 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.19, 2,323.92 and 394.94 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.19 : 2,323.92 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.19/2,323.92 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.19x = 2,323.92 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.19x = 917,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,808.96/1,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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