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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.21, 1,446.69 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.21, 1,446.69 and 628.67 is: 867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.21 : 1,446.69 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.21/1,446.69 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.21x = 1,446.69 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.21x = 909,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,490.60/1,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.66

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