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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.07, 2,328.08 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.07, 2,328.08 and 382.08 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.07 : 2,328.08 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.07/2,328.08 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.07x = 2,328.08 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.07x = 889,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,510.90/1,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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