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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.52, 2,317.68 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.52, 2,317.68 and 620.52 is: 931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.52 : 2,317.68 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.52/2,317.68 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.52x = 2,317.68 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.52x = 1,438,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,166.79/1,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.14

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