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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.64, 2,036.88 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.64, 2,036.88 and 627.84 is: 941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.64 : 2,036.88 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.64/2,036.88 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.64x = 2,036.88 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.64x = 1,278,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,834.74/1,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.26

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