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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.72, 2,325.27 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.72, 2,325.27 and 627.08 is: 940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.72 : 2,325.27 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.72/2,325.27 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.72x = 2,325.27 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.72x = 1,458,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,130.31/1,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.90

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