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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.91, 1,475.12 and 627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.91, 1,475.12 and 627.13 is: 865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.91 : 1,475.12 = 627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.91/1,475.12 = 627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.91x = 1,475.12 × 627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.91x = 925,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,092.01/1,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.45

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