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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.50, 1,475.92 and 627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.50, 1,475.92 and 627.41 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.50 : 1,475.92 = 627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.50/1,475.92 = 627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.50x = 1,475.92 × 627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.50x = 926,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,011.44/1,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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