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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.84, 1,476.21 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.84, 1,476.21 and 627.67 is: 866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.84 : 1,476.21 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.84/1,476.21 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.84x = 1,476.21 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.84x = 926,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,572.73/1,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.09

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