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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.97, 2,317.28 and 620.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.97, 2,317.28 and 620.49 is: 930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.97 : 2,317.28 = 620.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.97/2,317.28 = 620.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.97x = 2,317.28 × 620.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.97x = 1,437,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,845.96/1,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.66

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