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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,445.97 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,445.97 and 628.12 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,445.97 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,445.97 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,445.97 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 908,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,242.68/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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