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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.92, 2,171.50 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.92, 2,171.50 and 627.04 is: 939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.92 : 2,171.50 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.92/2,171.50 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.92x = 2,171.50 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.92x = 1,361,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,617.36/1,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.75

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