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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.91, 1,526.31 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.91, 1,526.31 and 627.67 is: 942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.91 : 1,526.31 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.91/1,526.31 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.91x = 1,526.31 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.91x = 958,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,022.83/1,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.09

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