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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.53, 2,324.27 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.53, 2,324.27 and 379.54 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.53 : 2,324.27 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.53/2,324.27 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.53x = 2,324.27 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.53x = 882,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,143.15/1,549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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