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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.35, 2,441.43 and 703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.35, 2,441.43 and 703.05 is: 1,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.35 : 2,441.43 = 703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.35/2,441.43 = 703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.35x = 2,441.43 × 703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.35x = 1,716,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,447.36/1,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.75

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