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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.41, 2,424.32 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.41, 2,424.32 and 628.38 is: 943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.41 : 2,424.32 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.41/2,424.32 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.41x = 2,424.32 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.41x = 1,523,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,391.06/1,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.04

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