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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.55, 1,763.64 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.55, 1,763.64 and 627.30 is: 941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.55 : 1,763.64 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.55/1,763.64 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.55x = 1,763.64 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.55x = 1,106,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,331.37/1,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.12

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