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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.65, 2,325.95 and 625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.65, 2,325.95 and 625.55 is: 938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.65 : 2,325.95 = 625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.65/2,325.95 = 625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.65x = 2,325.95 × 625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.65x = 1,454,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,986.39/1,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.31

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