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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.94, 2,671.71 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.94, 2,671.71 and 627.06 is: 940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.94 : 2,671.71 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.94/2,671.71 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.94x = 2,671.71 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.94x = 1,675,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,322.47/1,781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.17

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