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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.62, 2,696.45 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.62, 2,696.45 and 627.62 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.62 : 2,696.45 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.62/2,696.45 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.62x = 2,696.45 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.62x = 1,692,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,342.81/1,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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