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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.09, 2,325.15 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.09, 2,325.15 and 395.84 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.09 : 2,325.15 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.09/2,325.15 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.09x = 2,325.15 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.09x = 920,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,375.75/1,550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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