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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.61, 2,696.71 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.61, 2,696.71 and 627.94 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.61 : 2,696.71 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.61/2,696.71 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.61x = 2,696.71 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.61x = 1,693,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,372.08/1,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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