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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.88, 1,672.80 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.88, 1,672.80 and 627.20 is: 941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.88 : 1,672.80 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.88/1,672.80 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.88x = 1,672.80 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.88x = 1,049,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,180.16/1,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.07

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