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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.73, 2,038.74 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.73, 2,038.74 and 627.90 is: 942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.73 : 2,038.74 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.73/2,038.74 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.73x = 2,038.74 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.73x = 1,280,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,124.85/1,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.15

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