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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.50, 1,911.38 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.50, 1,911.38 and 626.70 is: 939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.50 : 1,911.38 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.50/1,911.38 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.50x = 1,911.38 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.50x = 1,197,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,861.85/1,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.13

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