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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.45, 2,325.19 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.45, 2,325.19 and 575.52 is: 863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.45 : 2,325.19 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.45/2,325.19 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.45x = 2,325.19 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.45x = 1,338,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,193.35/1,549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.66

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