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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,672.64 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,672.64 and 627.82 is: 941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,672.64 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,672.64 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,672.64 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 1,050,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,116.84/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.12

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