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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.99, 1,474.87 and 627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.99, 1,474.87 and 627.03 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.99 : 1,474.87 = 627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.99/1,474.87 = 627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.99x = 1,474.87 × 627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.99x = 924,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,787.74/1,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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