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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.83, 2,316.72 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.83, 2,316.72 and 620.16 is: 930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.83 : 2,316.72 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.83/2,316.72 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.83x = 2,316.72 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.83x = 1,436,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,737.08/1,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.03

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