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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.67, 1,383.14 and 629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.67, 1,383.14 and 629.57 is: 868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.67 : 1,383.14 = 629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.67/1,383.14 = 629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.67x = 1,383.14 × 629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.67x = 870,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,788.48/1,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.47

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