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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.52, 2,324.38 and 575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.52, 2,324.38 and 575.70 is: 863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.52 : 2,324.38 = 575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.52/2,324.38 = 575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.52x = 2,324.38 × 575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.52x = 1,338,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,145.57/1,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.59

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