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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.40, 1,381.72 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.40, 1,381.72 and 628.52 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.40 : 1,381.72 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.40/1,381.72 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.40x = 1,381.72 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.40x = 868,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,438.65/1,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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