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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,671.54 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,671.54 and 627.96 is: 940.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116 : 1,671.54 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116/1,671.54 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116x = 1,671.54 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116x = 1,049,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,660.26/1,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.56

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