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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.79, 1,672.08 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.79, 1,672.08 and 627.81 is: 940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.79 : 1,672.08 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.79/1,672.08 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.79x = 1,672.08 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.79x = 1,049,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,748.54/1,115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.81

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