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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.50, 2,110.23 and 627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.50, 2,110.23 and 627.05 is: 940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.50 : 2,110.23 = 627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.50/2,110.23 = 627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.50x = 2,110.23 × 627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.50x = 1,323,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,219.72/1,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.79

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