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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.86, 2,322.68 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.86, 2,322.68 and 624.15 is: 935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.86 : 2,322.68 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.86/2,322.68 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.86x = 2,322.68 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.86x = 1,449,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,697.60/1,548.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.98

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