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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.01, 2,328.96 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.01, 2,328.96 and 627.45 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.01 : 2,328.96 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.01/2,328.96 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.01x = 2,328.96 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.01x = 1,461,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,305.95/1,552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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