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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.41 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.41 and 627.44 is: 941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,763.41 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,763.41 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,763.41 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 1,106,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,427.99/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.32

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