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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.64, 2,316.04 and 620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.64, 2,316.04 and 620.62 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.64 : 2,316.04 = 620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.64/2,316.04 = 620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.64x = 2,316.04 × 620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.64x = 1,437,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,380.74/1,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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