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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.14, 2,440.71 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.14, 2,440.71 and 394.54 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.14 : 2,440.71 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.14/2,440.71 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.14x = 2,440.71 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.14x = 962,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,960.77/1,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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