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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.84, 1,668.64 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.84, 1,668.64 and 627.12 is: 939.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.84 : 1,668.64 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.84/1,668.64 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.84x = 1,668.64 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.84x = 1,046,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,437.52/1,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.49

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