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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.09, 1,866.04 and 627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.09, 1,866.04 and 627.42 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.09 : 1,866.04 = 627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.09/1,866.04 = 627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.09x = 1,866.04 × 627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.09x = 1,170,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,784.60/1,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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