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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.06, 2,326.54 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.06, 2,326.54 and 381.07 is: 571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.06 : 2,326.54 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.06/2,326.54 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.06x = 2,326.54 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.06x = 886,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,565.85/1,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.59

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