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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.07, 2,317.89 and 620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.07, 2,317.89 and 620.70 is: 931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.07 : 2,317.89 = 620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.07/2,317.89 = 620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.07x = 2,317.89 × 620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.07x = 1,438,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,714.32/1,545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.16

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