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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.83, 2,036.17 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.83, 2,036.17 and 627.14 is: 940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.83 : 2,036.17 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.83/2,036.17 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.83x = 2,036.17 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.83x = 1,276,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,969.53/1,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.45

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