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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.52, 2,671.80 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.52, 2,671.80 and 627.12 is: 940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.52 : 2,671.80 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.52/2,671.80 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.52x = 2,671.80 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.52x = 1,675,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,539.22/1,781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.51

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