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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.05, 2,176.07 and 628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.05, 2,176.07 and 628.90 is: 943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.05 : 2,176.07 = 628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.05/2,176.07 = 628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.05x = 2,176.07 × 628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.05x = 1,368,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,521.84/1,451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.13

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