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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.28, 1,564.76 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.28, 1,564.76 and 627.04 is: 940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.28 : 1,564.76 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.28/1,564.76 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.28x = 1,564.76 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.28x = 981,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,167.11/1,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.46

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