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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.15, 1,671.13 and 627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.15, 1,671.13 and 627.18 is: 939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.15 : 1,671.13 = 627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.15/1,671.13 = 627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.15x = 1,671.13 × 627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.15x = 1,048,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,087.82/1,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.86

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