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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.63, 2,328.92 and 628.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.63, 2,328.92 and 628.15 is: 942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.63 : 2,328.92 = 628.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.63/2,328.92 = 628.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.63x = 2,328.92 × 628.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.63x = 1,462,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,907.96/1,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.21

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