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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.91, 1,476.48 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.91, 1,476.48 and 627.82 is: 866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.91 : 1,476.48 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.91/1,476.48 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.91x = 1,476.48 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.91x = 926,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,963.67/1,069.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.39

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