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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.79, 1,634.76 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.79, 1,634.76 and 627.20 is: 939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.79 : 1,634.76 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.79/1,634.76 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.79x = 1,634.76 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.79x = 1,025,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,313.30/1,091.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.11

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