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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.22, 2,322.92 and 624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.22, 2,322.92 and 624.02 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.22 : 2,322.92 = 624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.22/2,322.92 = 624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.22x = 2,322.92 × 624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.22x = 1,449,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,548.54/1,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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