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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.25, 2,316.74 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.25, 2,316.74 and 518.25 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.25 : 2,316.74 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.25/2,316.74 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.25x = 2,316.74 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.25x = 1,200,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,647.91/1,544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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