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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.25, 2,319.71 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.25, 2,319.71 and 622.10 is: 932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.25 : 2,319.71 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.25/2,319.71 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.25x = 2,319.71 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.25x = 1,443,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,076.88/1,547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.67

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