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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.88, 2,479.31 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.88, 2,479.31 and 626.88 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.88 : 2,479.31 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.88/2,479.31 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.88x = 2,479.31 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.88x = 1,554,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,229.85/1,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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