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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.31, 2,328.45 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.31, 2,328.45 and 627.86 is: 941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.31 : 2,328.45 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.31/2,328.45 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.31x = 2,328.45 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.31x = 1,461,946.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,946.44/1,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.79

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