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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.22, 1,382.34 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.22, 1,382.34 and 628.74 is: 868.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.22 : 1,382.34 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.22/1,382.34 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.22x = 1,382.34 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.22x = 869,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,132.45/1,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.07

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