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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.46, 1,409.51 and 628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.46, 1,409.51 and 628.49 is: 867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.46 : 1,409.51 = 628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.46/1,409.51 = 628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.46x = 1,409.51 × 628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.46x = 885,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,852.75/1,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.25

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