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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.70, 2,501.22 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.70, 2,501.22 and 627.60 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.70 : 2,501.22 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.70/2,501.22 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.70x = 2,501.22 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.70x = 1,569,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,765.67/1,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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