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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.62, 2,328.90 and 628.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.62, 2,328.90 and 628.15 is: 942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.62 : 2,328.90 = 628.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.62/2,328.90 = 628.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.62x = 2,328.90 × 628.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.62x = 1,462,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,898.54/1,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.22

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