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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.98, 2,325.15 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.98, 2,325.15 and 625.14 is: 937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.98 : 2,325.15 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.98/2,325.15 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.98x = 2,325.15 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.98x = 1,453,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,544.27/1,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.78

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