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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.23, 2,323.95 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.23, 2,323.95 and 624.80 is: 937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.23 : 2,323.95 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.23/2,323.95 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.23x = 2,323.95 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.23x = 1,451,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,997.87/1,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.24

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