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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.98, 1,866.53 and 627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.98, 1,866.53 and 627.35 is: 941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.98 : 1,866.53 = 627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.98/1,866.53 = 627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.98x = 1,866.53 × 627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.98x = 1,170,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,967.60/1,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.31

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