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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.28, 2,094.64 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.28, 2,094.64 and 627.36 is: 940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.28 : 2,094.64 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.28/2,094.64 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.28x = 2,094.64 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.28x = 1,314,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,093.35/1,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.47

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