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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.46, 2,583.93 and 627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.46, 2,583.93 and 627.34 is: 941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.46 : 2,583.93 = 627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.46/2,583.93 = 627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.46x = 2,583.93 × 627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.46x = 1,621,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,002.65/1,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.10

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