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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.33, 2,325.51 and 626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.33, 2,325.51 and 626.73 is: 939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.33 : 2,325.51 = 626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.33/2,325.51 = 626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.33x = 2,325.51 × 626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.33x = 1,457,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,466.88/1,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.50

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