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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.30, 2,441.12 and 473.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.30, 2,441.12 and 473.05 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.30 : 2,441.12 = 473.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.30/2,441.12 = 473.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.30x = 2,441.12 × 473.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.30x = 1,154,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,771.82/1,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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