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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.40, 1,671.50 and 627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.40, 1,671.50 and 627.43 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.40 : 1,671.50 = 627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.40/1,671.50 = 627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.40x = 1,671.50 × 627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.40x = 1,048,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,749.25/1,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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