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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.46, 2,672.22 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.46, 2,672.22 and 627.24 is: 940.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.46 : 2,672.22 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.46/2,672.22 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.46x = 2,672.22 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.46x = 1,676,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,123.27/1,781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.87

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