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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.97, 2,324.38 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.97, 2,324.38 and 509.67 is: 764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.97 : 2,324.38 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.97/2,324.38 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.97x = 2,324.38 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.97x = 1,184,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,659.90/1,549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.31

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