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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.09, 2,111.12 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.09, 2,111.12 and 627.63 is: 941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.09 : 2,111.12 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.09/2,111.12 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.09x = 2,111.12 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.09x = 1,324,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,999.11/1,407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.66

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