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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.84, 2,037.94 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.84, 2,037.94 and 627.72 is: 941.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.84 : 2,037.94 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.84/2,037.94 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.84x = 2,037.94 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.84x = 1,279,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,242.37/1,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.42

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