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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.14, 2,324.12 and 624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.14, 2,324.12 and 624.74 is: 937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.14 : 2,324.12 = 624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.14/2,324.12 = 624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.14x = 2,324.12 × 624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.14x = 1,451,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,970.73/1,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.28

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