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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.63, 2,324.41 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.63, 2,324.41 and 625.16 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.63 : 2,324.41 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.63/2,324.41 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.63x = 2,324.41 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.63x = 1,453,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,128.16/1,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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