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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.70, 2,177.55 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.70, 2,177.55 and 629.28 is: 943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.70 : 2,177.55 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.70/2,177.55 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.70x = 2,177.55 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.70x = 1,370,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,288.66/1,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.92

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