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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.55, 1,445.11 and 627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.55, 1,445.11 and 627.79 is: 866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.55 : 1,445.11 = 627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.55/1,445.11 = 627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.55x = 1,445.11 × 627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.55x = 907,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,225.61/1,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.05

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