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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.37, 2,501.32 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.37, 2,501.32 and 627.45 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.37 : 2,501.32 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.37/2,501.32 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.37x = 2,501.32 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.37x = 1,569,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,450.11/1,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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