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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.54, 1,445.11 and 627.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.54, 1,445.11 and 627.69 is: 865.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.54 : 1,445.11 = 627.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.54/1,445.11 = 627.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.54x = 1,445.11 × 627.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.54x = 907,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,070.73/1,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.91

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