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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.44, 2,308.91 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.44, 2,308.91 and 615.74 is: 922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.44 : 2,308.91 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.44/2,308.91 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.44x = 2,308.91 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.44x = 1,421,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,673.62/1,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.90

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