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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.61, 1,408.49 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.61, 1,408.49 and 627.76 is: 866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.61 : 1,408.49 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.61/1,408.49 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.61x = 1,408.49 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.61x = 884,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,193.68/1,020.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.34

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