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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.63, 2,331.91 and 630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.63, 2,331.91 and 630.15 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.63 : 2,331.91 = 630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.63/2,331.91 = 630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.63x = 2,331.91 × 630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.63x = 1,469,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,453.09/1,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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