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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.26, 1,381.70 and 628.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.26, 1,381.70 and 628.43 is: 867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.26 : 1,381.70 = 628.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.26/1,381.70 = 628.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.26x = 1,381.70 × 628.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.26x = 868,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,298.59/1,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.21

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