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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.94, 2,035.48 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.94, 2,035.48 and 628 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.94 : 2,035.48 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.94/2,035.48 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.94x = 2,035.48 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.94x = 1,278,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,281.44/1,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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