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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.28, 1,408.08 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.28, 1,408.08 and 627.52 is: 866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.28 : 1,408.08 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.28/1,408.08 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.28x = 1,408.08 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.28x = 883,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,598.36/1,020.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.04

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