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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.97, 2,584.55 and 627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.97, 2,584.55 and 627.29 is: 940.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.97 : 2,584.55 = 627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.97/2,584.55 = 627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.97x = 2,584.55 × 627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.97x = 1,621,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,265.69/1,722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.97

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