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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.24, 1,475.34 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.24, 1,475.34 and 627.28 is: 865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.24 : 1,475.34 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.24/1,475.34 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.24x = 1,475.34 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.24x = 925,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,451.28/1,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.52

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