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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.91, 2,404.23 and 628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.91, 2,404.23 and 628.70 is: 943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.91 : 2,404.23 = 628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.91/2,404.23 = 628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.91x = 2,404.23 × 628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.91x = 1,511,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,527.38/1,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.58

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