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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.37, 2,322.96 and 575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.37, 2,322.96 and 575.21 is: 862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.37 : 2,322.96 = 575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.37/2,322.96 = 575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.37x = 2,322.96 × 575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.37x = 1,336,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,178.21/1,549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.40

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