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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.97, 2,317.44 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.97, 2,317.44 and 620.52 is: 930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.97 : 2,317.44 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.97/2,317.44 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.97x = 2,317.44 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.97x = 1,438,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,017.87/1,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.77

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