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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.72, 2,322.18 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.72, 2,322.18 and 623.52 is: 934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.72 : 2,322.18 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.72/2,322.18 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.72x = 2,322.18 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.72x = 1,447,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,925.67/1,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.92

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