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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.55, 2,327.20 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.55, 2,327.20 and 627.73 is: 940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.55 : 2,327.20 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.55/2,327.20 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.55x = 2,327.20 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.55x = 1,460,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,853.26/1,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.94

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