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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.55, 1,564.18 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.55, 1,564.18 and 627.82 is: 940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.55 : 1,564.18 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.55/1,564.18 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.55x = 1,564.18 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.55x = 982,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,023.49/1,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.14

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