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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.07, 2,327.33 and 627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.07, 2,327.33 and 627.26 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.07 : 2,327.33 = 627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.07/2,327.33 = 627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.07x = 2,327.33 × 627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.07x = 1,459,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,844.04/1,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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