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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.67, 1,865.93 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.67, 1,865.93 and 627.86 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.67 : 1,865.93 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.67/1,865.93 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.67x = 1,865.93 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.67x = 1,171,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,530.34/1,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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