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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.37, 2,322.45 and 622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.37, 2,322.45 and 622.81 is: 934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.37 : 2,322.45 = 622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.37/2,322.45 = 622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.37x = 2,322.45 × 622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.37x = 1,446,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,445.08/1,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.17

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