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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.62, 1,476.05 and 627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.62, 1,476.05 and 627.50 is: 865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.62 : 1,476.05 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.62/1,476.05 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.62x = 1,476.05 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.62x = 926,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,210.86/1,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.93

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