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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.36, 1,477.35 and 628.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.36, 1,477.35 and 628.41 is: 867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.36 : 1,477.35 = 628.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.36/1,477.35 = 628.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.36x = 1,477.35 × 628.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.36x = 928,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,381.51/1,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.35

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