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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.67, 2,695.64 and 627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.67, 2,695.64 and 627.53 is: 940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.67 : 2,695.64 = 627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.67/2,695.64 = 627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.67x = 2,695.64 × 627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.67x = 1,691,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,594.97/1,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.99

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