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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.77, 2,501.27 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.77, 2,501.27 and 627.88 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.77 : 2,501.27 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.77/2,501.27 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.77x = 2,501.27 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.77x = 1,570,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,490.37/1,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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