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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.97, 2,318.77 and 621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.97, 2,318.77 and 621.49 is: 932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.97 : 2,318.77 = 621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.97/2,318.77 = 621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.97x = 2,318.77 × 621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.97x = 1,441,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,092.37/1,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.16

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