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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.90, 2,326.35 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.90, 2,326.35 and 380.89 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.90 : 2,326.35 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.90/2,326.35 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.90x = 2,326.35 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.90x = 886,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,079.43/1,550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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