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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.28, 2,260.31 and 629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.28, 2,260.31 and 629.17 is: 943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.28 : 2,260.31 = 629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.28/2,260.31 = 629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.28x = 2,260.31 × 629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.28x = 1,422,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,110.45/1,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.50

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