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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.72, 1,508.16 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.72, 1,508.16 and 627 is: 865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.72 : 1,508.16 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.72/1,508.16 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.72x = 1,508.16 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.72x = 945,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,616.32/1,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.38

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