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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.37, 1,476.99 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.37, 1,476.99 and 628.11 is: 866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.37 : 1,476.99 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.37/1,476.99 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.37x = 1,476.99 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.37x = 927,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,712.19/1,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.72

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