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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.82, 2,111.73 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.82, 2,111.73 and 627.62 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.82 : 2,111.73 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.82/2,111.73 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.82x = 2,111.73 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.82x = 1,325,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,363.98/1,407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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