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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.99, 2,319.90 and 622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.99, 2,319.90 and 622.23 is: 933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.99 : 2,319.90 = 622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.99/2,319.90 = 622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.99x = 2,319.90 × 622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.99x = 1,443,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,511.38/1,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.11

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