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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.64, 2,321.86 and 623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.64, 2,321.86 and 623.23 is: 935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.64 : 2,321.86 = 623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.64/2,321.86 = 623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.64x = 2,321.86 × 623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.64x = 1,447,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,052.81/1,547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.01

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