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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.69, 2,607.81 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.69, 2,607.81 and 627.99 is: 941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.69 : 2,607.81 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.69/2,607.81 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.69x = 2,607.81 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.69x = 1,637,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,666.47/1,738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.90

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