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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.93, 2,111.76 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.93, 2,111.76 and 627.96 is: 941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.93 : 2,111.76 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.93/2,111.76 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.93x = 2,111.76 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.93x = 1,326,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,100.81/1,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.88

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