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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.93, 2,502.41 and 628.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.93, 2,502.41 and 628.42 is: 942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.93 : 2,502.41 = 628.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.93/2,502.41 = 628.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.93x = 2,502.41 × 628.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.93x = 1,572,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,564.19/1,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.82

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