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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.72, 2,317.68 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.72, 2,317.68 and 620.52 is: 930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.72 : 2,317.68 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.72/2,317.68 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.72x = 2,317.68 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.72x = 1,438,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,166.79/1,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.42

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