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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.31, 1,444.88 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.31, 1,444.88 and 627.67 is: 865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.31 : 1,444.88 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.31/1,444.88 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.31x = 1,444.88 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.31x = 906,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,904.69/1,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.94

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