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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.78, 2,324.85 and 624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.78, 2,324.85 and 624.97 is: 938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.78 : 2,324.85 = 624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.78/2,324.85 = 624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.78x = 2,324.85 × 624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.78x = 1,452,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,961.50/1,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.13

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