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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.12, 2,036.34 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.12, 2,036.34 and 627.30 is: 940.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.12 : 2,036.34 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.12/2,036.34 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.12x = 2,036.34 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.12x = 1,277,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,396.08/1,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.56

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