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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.55, 2,421.94 and 628.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.55, 2,421.94 and 628.17 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.55 : 2,421.94 = 628.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.55/2,421.94 = 628.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.55x = 2,421.94 × 628.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.55x = 1,521,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,383.10/1,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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