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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.41, 1,409.40 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.41, 1,409.40 and 628.56 is: 867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.41 : 1,409.40 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.41/1,409.40 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.41x = 1,409.40 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.41x = 885,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,892.46/1,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.32

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