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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.83, 2,323.32 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.83, 2,323.32 and 625.23 is: 937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.83 : 2,323.32 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.83/2,323.32 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.83x = 2,323.32 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.83x = 1,452,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,609.36/1,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.27

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