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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.57, 2,316.87 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.57, 2,316.87 and 620.55 is: 930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.57 : 2,316.87 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.57/2,316.87 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.57x = 2,316.87 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.57x = 1,437,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,733.68/1,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.83

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