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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,554.08 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,554.08 and 627.80 is: 941.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,554.08 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,554.08 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,554.08 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 975,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,640.51/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.71

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