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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.04, 1,437.69 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.04, 1,437.69 and 628.04 is: 866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.04 : 1,437.69 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.04/1,437.69 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.04x = 1,437.69 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.04x = 902,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,916.50/1,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.49

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