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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.69, 1,865.86 and 627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.69, 1,865.86 and 627.70 is: 940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.69 : 1,865.86 = 627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.69/1,865.86 = 627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.69x = 1,865.86 × 627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.69x = 1,171,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,199.35/1,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.96

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