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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.00, 1,476.47 and 627.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.00, 1,476.47 and 627.89 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.00 : 1,476.47 = 627.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.00/1,476.47 = 627.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.00x = 1,476.47 × 627.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.00x = 927,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,050.23/1,070.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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