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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.92, 2,789.43 and 627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.92, 2,789.43 and 627.91 is: 941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.92 : 2,789.43 = 627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.92/2,789.43 = 627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.92x = 2,789.43 × 627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.92x = 1,751,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,493.90/1,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.20

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