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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.02, 2,441.90 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.02, 2,441.90 and 703.28 is: 1,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.02 : 2,441.90 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.02/2,441.90 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.02x = 2,441.90 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.02x = 1,717,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,343.34/1,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.51

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