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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.62, 2,421.66 and 628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.62, 2,421.66 and 628.30 is: 941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.62 : 2,421.66 = 628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.62/2,421.66 = 628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.62x = 2,421.66 × 628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.62x = 1,521,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,528.98/1,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.76

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