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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.83, 1,722.08 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.83, 1,722.08 and 627.74 is: 941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.83 : 1,722.08 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.83/1,722.08 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.83x = 1,722.08 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.83x = 1,081,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,018.50/1,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.79

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