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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.52, 2,327.82 and 626.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.52, 2,327.82 and 626.77 is: 940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.52 : 2,327.82 = 626.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.52/2,327.82 = 626.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.52x = 2,327.82 × 626.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.52x = 1,459,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,007.74/1,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.37

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