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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.47, 1,409.84 and 628.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.47, 1,409.84 and 628.89 is: 868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.47 : 1,409.84 = 628.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.47/1,409.84 = 628.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.47x = 1,409.84 × 628.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.47x = 886,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,634.28/1,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.00

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