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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.56, 1,437.60 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.56, 1,437.60 and 627.56 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.56 : 1,437.60 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.56/1,437.60 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.56x = 1,437.60 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.56x = 902,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,180.26/1,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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