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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.23, 2,317.75 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.23, 2,317.75 and 621.16 is: 931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.23 : 2,317.75 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.23/2,317.75 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.23x = 2,317.75 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.23x = 1,439,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,686.24/1,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.09

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