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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.19, 2,034.36 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.19, 2,034.36 and 627.24 is: 940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.19 : 2,034.36 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.19/2,034.36 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.19x = 2,034.36 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.19x = 1,276,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,037.05/1,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.21

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