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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.65, 2,789.79 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.65, 2,789.79 and 627.06 is: 940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.65 : 2,789.79 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.65/2,789.79 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.65x = 2,789.79 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.65x = 1,749,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,365.72/1,859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.70

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