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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.97 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.97 and 627.48 is: 865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.06 : 1,444.97 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.06/1,444.97 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.06x = 1,444.97 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.06x = 906,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,691.34/1,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.94

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