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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.81, 1,445.58 and 628.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.81, 1,445.58 and 628.17 is: 866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.81 : 1,445.58 = 628.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.81/1,445.58 = 628.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.81x = 1,445.58 × 628.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.81x = 908,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,069.99/1,047.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.64

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