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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.79, 2,329.27 and 628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.79, 2,329.27 and 628.21 is: 942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.79 : 2,329.27 = 628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.79/2,329.27 = 628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.79x = 2,329.27 × 628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.79x = 1,463,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,270.71/1,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.35

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