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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.10, 1,808.19 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.10, 1,808.19 and 627.93 is: 942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.10 : 1,808.19 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.10/1,808.19 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.10x = 1,808.19 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.10x = 1,135,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,416.75/1,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.18

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