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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.26, 2,036.43 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.26, 2,036.43 and 627 is: 940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.26 : 2,036.43 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.26/2,036.43 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.26x = 2,036.43 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.26x = 1,276,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,841.61/1,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.75

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