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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.11, 1,719.83 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.11, 1,719.83 and 627.33 is: 940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.11 : 1,719.83 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.11/1,719.83 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.11x = 1,719.83 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.11x = 1,078,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,897.82/1,147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.54

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