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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.72, 2,330.74 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.72, 2,330.74 and 399.48 is: 599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.72 : 2,330.74 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.72/2,330.74 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.72x = 2,330.74 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.72x = 931,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,084.02/1,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.26

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