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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.44, 2,400.66 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.44, 2,400.66 and 627.28 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.44 : 2,400.66 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.44/2,400.66 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.44x = 2,400.66 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.44x = 1,505,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,886.00/1,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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