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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.80, 1,476.66 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.80, 1,476.66 and 627.88 is: 866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.80 : 1,476.66 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.80/1,476.66 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.80x = 1,476.66 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.80x = 927,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,165.28/1,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.67

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