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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.83, 2,319.72 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.83, 2,319.72 and 622.16 is: 933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.83 : 2,319.72 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.83/2,319.72 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.83x = 2,319.72 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.83x = 1,443,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,225.40/1,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.02

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