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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.32, 1,864.93 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.32, 1,864.93 and 627.68 is: 940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.32 : 1,864.93 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.32/1,864.93 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.32x = 1,864.93 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.32x = 1,170,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,576.12/1,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.74

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