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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.05, 1,407.21 and 626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.05, 1,407.21 and 626.93 is: 864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.05 : 1,407.21 = 626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.05/1,407.21 = 626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.05x = 1,407.21 × 626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.05x = 882,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,222.17/1,020.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.88

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