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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540, 2,310.96 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540, 2,310.96 and 628 is: 942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540 : 2,310.96 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540/2,310.96 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540x = 2,310.96 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540x = 1,451,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,282.88/1,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.39

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