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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.33, 1,632.39 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.33, 1,632.39 and 627.28 is: 939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.33 : 1,632.39 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.33/1,632.39 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.33x = 1,632.39 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.33x = 1,023,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,965.60/1,090.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.13

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