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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.26, 2,441.15 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.26, 2,441.15 and 703.10 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.26 : 2,441.15 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.26/2,441.15 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.26x = 2,441.15 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.26x = 1,716,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,366.46/1,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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