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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.97, 2,323.83 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.97, 2,323.83 and 509.63 is: 764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.97 : 2,323.83 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.97/2,323.83 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.97x = 2,323.83 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.97x = 1,184,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,293.48/1,549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.08

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