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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.53, 1,408.52 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.53, 1,408.52 and 627.75 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.53 : 1,408.52 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.53/1,408.52 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.53x = 1,408.52 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.53x = 884,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,200.00/1,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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