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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.40, 1,674.34 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.40, 1,674.34 and 627.80 is: 943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.40 : 1,674.34 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.40/1,674.34 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.40x = 1,674.34 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.40x = 1,051,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,140.71/1,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.23

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