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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.11, 2,326.67 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.11, 2,326.67 and 396.86 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.11 : 2,326.67 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.11/2,326.67 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.11x = 2,326.67 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.11x = 923,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,348.64/1,551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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