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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.74, 1,382.80 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.74, 1,382.80 and 628.80 is: 867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.74 : 1,382.80 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.74/1,382.80 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.74x = 1,382.80 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.74x = 869,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,504.64/1,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.99

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