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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.57, 1,381.76 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.57, 1,381.76 and 628.51 is: 867.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.57 : 1,381.76 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.57/1,381.76 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.57x = 1,381.76 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.57x = 868,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,448.33/1,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.09

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