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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.74, 2,330.82 and 629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.74, 2,330.82 and 629.14 is: 943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.74 : 2,330.82 = 629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.74/2,330.82 = 629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.74x = 2,330.82 × 629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.74x = 1,466,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,412.09/1,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.80

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