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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.98, 2,404.32 and 628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.98, 2,404.32 and 628.77 is: 943.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.98 : 2,404.32 = 628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.98/2,404.32 = 628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.98x = 2,404.32 × 628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.98x = 1,511,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,764.29/1,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.68

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