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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.37, 1,388.18 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.37, 1,388.18 and 628.47 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.37 : 1,388.18 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.37/1,388.18 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.37x = 1,388.18 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.37x = 872,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,426.34/1,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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