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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.38, 2,324.04 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.38, 2,324.04 and 395.14 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.38 : 2,324.04 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.38/2,324.04 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.38x = 2,324.04 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.38x = 918,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,321.17/1,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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