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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.64, 2,318.87 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.64, 2,318.87 and 621.23 is: 932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.64 : 2,318.87 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.64/2,318.87 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.64x = 2,318.87 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.64x = 1,440,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,548.50/1,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.01

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