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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.57, 2,038.54 and 628.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.57, 2,038.54 and 628.66 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.57 : 2,038.54 = 628.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.57/2,038.54 = 628.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.57x = 2,038.54 × 628.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.57x = 1,281,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,548.56/1,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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