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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.69, 1,732.55 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.69, 1,732.55 and 627.75 is: 941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.69 : 1,732.55 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.69/1,732.55 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.69x = 1,732.55 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.69x = 1,087,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,605.12/1,154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.91

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