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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.72, 2,326.68 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.72, 2,326.68 and 626.52 is: 939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.72 : 2,326.68 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.72/2,326.68 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.72x = 2,326.68 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.72x = 1,457,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,711.55/1,551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.42

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