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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.73, 2,326.10 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.73, 2,326.10 and 396.48 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.73 : 2,326.10 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.73/2,326.10 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.73x = 2,326.10 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.73x = 922,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,252.13/1,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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