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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.55, 2,501.67 and 627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.55, 2,501.67 and 627.55 is: 941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.55 : 2,501.67 = 627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.55/2,501.67 = 627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.55x = 2,501.67 × 627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.55x = 1,569,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,916.75/1,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.45

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