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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.70, 2,320.48 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.70, 2,320.48 and 622.91 is: 934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.70 : 2,320.48 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.70/2,320.48 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.70x = 2,320.48 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.70x = 1,445,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,450.20/1,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.54

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