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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.76, 2,037.83 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.76, 2,037.83 and 627.63 is: 941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.76 : 2,037.83 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.76/2,037.83 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.76x = 2,037.83 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.76x = 1,279,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,000.10/1,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.30

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