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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.10, 1,476.18 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.10, 1,476.18 and 627.96 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.10 : 1,476.18 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.10/1,476.18 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.10x = 1,476.18 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.10x = 926,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,981.99/1,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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