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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.99, 2,328.32 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.99, 2,328.32 and 627.54 is: 941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.99 : 2,328.32 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.99/2,328.32 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.99x = 2,328.32 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.99x = 1,461,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,113.93/1,551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.45

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