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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.43, 2,441.34 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.43, 2,441.34 and 703.22 is: 1,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.43 : 2,441.34 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.43/2,441.34 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.43x = 2,441.34 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.43x = 1,716,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,786.91/1,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.91

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