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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.30, 1,476.67 and 628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.30, 1,476.67 and 628.31 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.30 : 1,476.67 = 628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.30/1,476.67 = 628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.30x = 1,476.67 × 628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.30x = 927,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,804.96/1,070.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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