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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.43, 2,036.40 and 627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.43, 2,036.40 and 627.39 is: 940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.43 : 2,036.40 = 627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.43/2,036.40 = 627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.43x = 2,036.40 × 627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.43x = 1,277,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,617.00/1,358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.51

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