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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.78, 1,807.80 and 627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.78, 1,807.80 and 627.70 is: 941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.78 : 1,807.80 = 627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.78/1,807.80 = 627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.78x = 1,807.80 × 627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.78x = 1,134,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,756.06/1,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.88

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