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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.96, 2,672.90 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.96, 2,672.90 and 627.44 is: 941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.96 : 2,672.90 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.96/2,672.90 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.96x = 2,672.90 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.96x = 1,677,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,084.38/1,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.15

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