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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.30, 1,444.77 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.30, 1,444.77 and 627.54 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.30 : 1,444.77 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.30/1,444.77 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.30x = 1,444.77 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.30x = 906,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,650.97/1,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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