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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.33, 2,327.50 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.33, 2,327.50 and 626.41 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.33 : 2,327.50 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.33/2,327.50 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.33x = 2,327.50 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.33x = 1,457,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,969.28/1,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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