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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.97, 2,503.31 and 628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.97, 2,503.31 and 628.53 is: 942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.97 : 2,503.31 = 628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.97/2,503.31 = 628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.97x = 2,503.31 × 628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.97x = 1,573,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,392.90/1,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.73

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