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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.79, 2,332.27 and 630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.79, 2,332.27 and 630.21 is: 945.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.79 : 2,332.27 = 630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.79/2,332.27 = 630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.79x = 2,332.27 × 630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.79x = 1,469,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,819.88/1,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.35

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