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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550, 2,325.14 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550, 2,325.14 and 395.75 is: 593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550 : 2,325.14 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550/2,325.14 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550x = 2,325.14 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550x = 920,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,174.16/1,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.66

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