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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.08, 2,673.36 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.08, 2,673.36 and 627.56 is: 941.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.08 : 2,673.36 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.08/2,673.36 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.08x = 2,673.36 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.08x = 1,677,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,693.80/1,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.42

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