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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.06, 1,817.17 and 628.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.06, 1,817.17 and 628.25 is: 940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.06 : 1,817.17 = 628.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.06/1,817.17 = 628.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.06x = 1,817.17 × 628.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.06x = 1,141,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,641.60/1,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.35

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