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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.83, 1,719.01 and 627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.83, 1,719.01 and 627.05 is: 939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.83 : 1,719.01 = 627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.83/1,719.01 = 627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.83x = 1,719.01 × 627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.83x = 1,077,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,905.22/1,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.08

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