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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.65, 1,445.63 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.65, 1,445.63 and 627.93 is: 866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.65 : 1,445.63 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.65/1,445.63 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.65x = 1,445.63 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.65x = 907,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,751.31/1,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.47

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