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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.56, 1,409.42 and 628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.56, 1,409.42 and 628.44 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.56 : 1,409.42 = 628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.56/1,409.42 = 628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.56x = 1,409.42 × 628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.56x = 885,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,735.90/1,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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