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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.18, 1,407.89 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.18, 1,407.89 and 627.33 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.18 : 1,407.89 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.18/1,407.89 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.18x = 1,407.89 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.18x = 883,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,208.50/1,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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