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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.54, 1,597.88 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.54, 1,597.88 and 627.67 is: 941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.54 : 1,597.88 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.54/1,597.88 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.54x = 1,597.88 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.54x = 1,002,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,941.34/1,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.25

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