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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.55, 2,325.93 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.55, 2,325.93 and 626.10 is: 939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.55 : 2,325.93 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.55/2,325.93 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.55x = 2,325.93 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.55x = 1,456,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,264.77/1,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.19

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