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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.45, 2,439.62 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.45, 2,439.62 and 702.09 is: 1,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.45 : 2,439.62 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.45/2,439.62 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.45x = 2,439.62 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.45x = 1,712,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,831.93/1,627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.47

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