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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.23, 2,790.70 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.23, 2,790.70 and 627.66 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.23 : 2,790.70 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.23/2,790.70 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.23x = 2,790.70 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.23x = 1,751,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,610.76/1,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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