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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.99, 2,325.32 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.99, 2,325.32 and 625.54 is: 938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.99 : 2,325.32 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.99/2,325.32 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.99x = 2,325.32 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.99x = 1,454,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,580.67/1,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.45

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