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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.98, 2,441.97 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.98, 2,441.97 and 474.54 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.98 : 2,441.97 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.98/2,441.97 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.98x = 2,441.97 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.98x = 1,158,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,812.44/1,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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