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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.42, 2,441.40 and 703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.42, 2,441.40 and 703.66 is: 1,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.42 : 2,441.40 = 703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.42/2,441.40 = 703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.42x = 2,441.40 × 703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.42x = 1,717,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,915.52/1,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.61

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