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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.48, 2,325.02 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.48, 2,325.02 and 625.14 is: 938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.48 : 2,325.02 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.48/2,325.02 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.48x = 2,325.02 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.48x = 1,453,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,463.00/1,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.03

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