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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.70, 2,324.54 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.70, 2,324.54 and 395.44 is: 593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.70 : 2,324.54 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.70/2,324.54 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.70x = 2,324.54 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.70x = 919,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,216.10/1,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.16

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