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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.02, 2,322.25 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.02, 2,322.25 and 623.22 is: 935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.02 : 2,322.25 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.02/2,322.25 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.02x = 2,322.25 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.02x = 1,447,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,272.65/1,547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.52

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