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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.59, 2,503.22 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.59, 2,503.22 and 628.58 is: 942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.59 : 2,503.22 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.59/2,503.22 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.59x = 2,503.22 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.59x = 1,573,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,463.08/1,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.99

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