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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.09, 2,328.15 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.09, 2,328.15 and 397.84 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.09 : 2,328.15 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.09/2,328.15 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.09x = 2,328.15 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.09x = 926,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,231.20/1,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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