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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.64, 2,328.88 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.64, 2,328.88 and 382.64 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.64 : 2,328.88 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.64/2,328.88 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.64x = 2,328.88 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.64x = 891,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,122.64/1,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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