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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.55, 2,324.73 and 575.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.55, 2,324.73 and 575.93 is: 864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.55 : 2,324.73 = 575.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.55/2,324.73 = 575.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.55x = 2,324.73 × 575.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.55x = 1,338,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,870.13/1,549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.04

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