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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.84, 1,528.68 and 628.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.84, 1,528.68 and 628.81 is: 942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.84 : 1,528.68 = 628.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.84/1,528.68 = 628.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.84x = 1,528.68 × 628.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.84x = 961,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,247.81/1,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.55

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