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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.48, 2,327.33 and 627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.48, 2,327.33 and 627.05 is: 940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.48 : 2,327.33 = 627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.48/2,327.33 = 627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.48x = 2,327.33 × 627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.48x = 1,459,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,337.50/1,551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.61

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