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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.46, 2,326.19 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.46, 2,326.19 and 625.54 is: 938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.46 : 2,326.19 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.46/2,326.19 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.46x = 2,326.19 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.46x = 1,455,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,110.13/1,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.51

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