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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.79, 2,331.50 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.79, 2,331.50 and 630.16 is: 946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.79 : 2,331.50 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.79/2,331.50 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.79x = 2,331.50 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.79x = 1,469,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,209.06/1,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.17

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