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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.21, 1,476.91 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.21, 1,476.91 and 628.12 is: 866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.21 : 1,476.91 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.21/1,476.91 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.21x = 1,476.91 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.21x = 927,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,679.34/1,070.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.82

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