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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.82, 1,476.46 and 627.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.82, 1,476.46 and 627.87 is: 866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.82 : 1,476.46 = 627.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.82/1,476.46 = 627.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.82x = 1,476.46 × 627.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.82x = 927,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,024.94/1,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.52

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