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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.08, 1,407.48 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.08, 1,407.48 and 626.84 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.08 : 1,407.48 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.08/1,407.48 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.08x = 1,407.48 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.08x = 882,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,264.76/1,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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