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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.16, 1,382.48 and 628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.16, 1,382.48 and 628.79 is: 868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.16 : 1,382.48 = 628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.16/1,382.48 = 628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.16x = 1,382.48 × 628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.16x = 869,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,279.54/1,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.27

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