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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.55, 1,381.65 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.55, 1,381.65 and 627.84 is: 866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.55 : 1,381.65 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.55/1,381.65 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.55x = 1,381.65 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.55x = 867,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,455.14/1,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.11

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