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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798.38, 2,697.08 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798.38, 2,697.08 and 627.75 is: 941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798.38 : 2,697.08 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798.38/2,697.08 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798.38x = 2,697.08 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798.38x = 1,693,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,088.83/1,798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.45

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