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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.47, 1,418.18 and 629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.47, 1,418.18 and 629.27 is: 868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.47 : 1,418.18 = 629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.47/1,418.18 = 629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.47x = 1,418.18 × 629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.47x = 892,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,407.89/1,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.55

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