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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.56, 1,408.40 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.56, 1,408.40 and 627.80 is: 866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.56 : 1,408.40 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.56/1,408.40 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.56x = 1,408.40 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.56x = 884,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,193.52/1,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.38

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