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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.11, 1,444.91 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.11, 1,444.91 and 627.45 is: 865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.11 : 1,444.91 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.11/1,444.91 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.11x = 1,444.91 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.11x = 906,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,610.82/1,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.82

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