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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.01, 1,444.75 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.01, 1,444.75 and 627.30 is: 865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.01 : 1,444.75 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.01/1,444.75 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.01x = 1,444.75 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.01x = 906,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,281.31/1,047.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.59

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