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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.73, 2,053.59 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.73, 2,053.59 and 627.99 is: 942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.73 : 2,053.59 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.73/2,053.59 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.73x = 2,053.59 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.73x = 1,289,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,633.98/1,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.21

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