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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.92, 1,408.97 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.92, 1,408.97 and 627.94 is: 866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.92 : 1,408.97 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.92/1,408.97 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.92x = 1,408.97 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.92x = 884,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,746.67/1,020.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.61

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