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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.74, 2,112.10 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.74, 2,112.10 and 627.81 is: 941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.74 : 2,112.10 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.74/2,112.10 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.74x = 2,112.10 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.74x = 1,325,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,997.50/1,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.93

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