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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.09, 2,316.13 and 619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.09, 2,316.13 and 619.64 is: 929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.09 : 2,316.13 = 619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.09/2,316.13 = 619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.09x = 2,316.13 × 619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.09x = 1,435,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,166.79/1,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.46

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