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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.48, 2,324.24 and 395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.48, 2,324.24 and 395.23 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.48 : 2,324.24 = 395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.48/2,324.24 = 395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.48x = 2,324.24 × 395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.48x = 918,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,607.40/1,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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