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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.72, 2,326.13 and 396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.72, 2,326.13 and 396.47 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.72 : 2,326.13 = 396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.72/2,326.13 = 396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.72x = 2,326.13 × 396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.72x = 922,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,238.78/1,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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