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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.94, 2,324.92 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.94, 2,324.92 and 395.70 is: 593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.94 : 2,324.92 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.94/2,324.92 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.94x = 2,324.92 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.94x = 919,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,970.84/1,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.55

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