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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.37, 1,409.00 and 627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.37, 1,409.00 and 627.71 is: 865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.37 : 1,409.00 = 627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.37/1,409.00 = 627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.37x = 1,409.00 × 627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.37x = 884,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,433.21/1,021.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.93

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