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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.83 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.83 and 628.48 is: 867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,445.83 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,445.83 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,445.83 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 908,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,675.24/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.30

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